Definition for: radar

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English

Etymology

Acronym from Ra dio D etection a nd R anging.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈreɪdɑː(r)/

Noun

radar

1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves reflected from their surfaces

Translations

• Finnish: tutka
• Chinese: 雷達 (léidá), car: 測速裝置 (cè sù zhuāngzhì) "speed-detecting equipment"
• Swedish: radar c

Derived terms

• radar telescope
• off the radar
• under the radar
• radome

Other Translations for "radar"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		radar
Hex		72 e1 e4 e1 72
Pig Latin		adarray

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