taken as known
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In astronomy, as in analytical geometry, the position of a point is defined by stating its distance and its direction from a point of reference taken as known.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
The unknown is taken as known, and all the rest is deduced from it.
From Amiel's Journal by Mrs. Humphry Ward
