radar

Meaning

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.

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

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ραντάρ

radar

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raderwerk

رادار

Radargerät

radiolocalizzatore

radar

ραδιοεντοπισμός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/

Etymology

By anacronymic evolution from RADAR.