radar

Noun

1. (uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces.
2. (countable) A type of system using such a method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
3. (countable) An installation or instance of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
4. (countable, figuratively) A superior ability to detect something.

Verb

To scan with radar, or as if with radar.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/

Etymology

By anacronymic evolution from RADAR.

Synonyms

radiolocation

radar set

microwave radar

radio detection and ranging

radiolocator

radio detector equipment

speed camera

absolute altimeter

radio locator

radio detector

radio-locator

radio-location

Translations

radar

radar

Radar

radar

radar

radar

ραντάρ

radar

radar

raderwerk

رادار

Radargerät

radiolocalizzatore

radar

ραδιοεντοπισμός