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Proximity

Proximity may refer to:Distance, a numerical description of how far apart objects are Proxemics, the study of human spatial requirements and the effects of population density Proximity , an action/thriller film Proximity , a science fiction drama film Proximity fuze, a fuze that detonates an explosive device automatically when the distance to the target becomes smaller than a predetermined value Proximity sensor, a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact Proximity space, or nearness space, in topology Proximity talks, a diplomatic approach in which a neutral intermediary communicates between two opposing sides that agree to participate in the same conference but refuse direct contact Proximity (horse) Proximity, one of the principles of grouping in Gestalt psychology

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Proximity may refer to:

  • Distance, a numerical description of how far apart objects are
  • Proxemics, the study of human spatial requirements and the effects of population density
  • Proximity (2000 film), an action/thriller film
  • Proximity (2020 film), a science fiction drama film
  • Proximity fuze, a fuze that detonates an explosive device automatically when the distance to the target becomes smaller than a predetermined value
  • Proximity sensor, a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact
  • Proximity space, or nearness space, in topology
  • Proximity talks, a diplomatic approach in which a neutral intermediary communicates between two opposing sides that agree to participate in the same conference but refuse direct contact
  • Proximity (horse)
  • Proximity, one of the principles of grouping in Gestalt psychology
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