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 Choephori, like the plays of �schylus generally, consists of scenes from a story taken as known.
From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce
The unknown is taken as known, and all the rest is deduced from it.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
