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Great Circle: A circle described on the surface of a sphere (Earth, for example) so that its plane passes through the center of the sphere.

Great Year: The astrological year based on the time it takes Earth's axis to complete on revolution around the pole of the ecliptic, about twenty-five thousand years. A Great Year is divided into twelve . . . View Full Definition

Greater Benefic: A term reserved for the planet Jupiter which, according to ancient beliefs, was responsible for life's greatest blessings.

Great Vowel Shift: A remarkable change in the pronunciation of English, thought to have occurred largely between 1400 and 1450. Much of Middle English poetry (including all the works of Chaucer, Gower, Langlan . . . View Full Definition

Great Tropic Range (GC): The difference in height between tropic higher high water and tropic lower low water. The expression may also be used in its contracted form, tropic range.

Acceptable Circle Of Confusion: The size of the largest circle which the eye cannot distinguish from a dot. In 35mm format cameras, a 0.03mm diameter circle of confusion is considered acceptable. It is used to calculate de . . . View Full Definition

Greater Fool Theory: Used in the context of general equities. Potential customer who may have an interest in participating in a particular trade if customer's past inquiry or activity is any indication.

Greater Malefic: A term applied to Saturn, the planet ancients believed to generate the evils in life.

Red Circle Rate: A pay rate that is above the maximum range assigned to the job grade. Employees are usually not eligible for additional pay increases until the range maximums exceed the individual pay rate.

Restraining Circle: A faceoff circle.