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radar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈreɪdɑr/ · UK /ˈreɪdɑː/

radar means: A way of using radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects.

noun

RADIO DETECTIONB2

A way of using radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects.

  • They tracked the ship using radar.
  • Radar helps pilots detect nearby aircraft.
  • The police used radar to measure the car's speed.

Common phrases: using radar, radar detection, radar tracking, primary radar

DETECTION EQUIPMENTB2

Equipment that uses radio waves to detect objects and show their position or movement.

  • The ship's radar stopped working.
  • They installed a new weather radar near the airport.
  • The operator watched the radar screen for approaching aircraft.

Similar words: radar system

Common phrases: weather radar, ship's radar, radar system, new radar

Questions about radar

What does radar mean?

A way of using radio waves to find the position and speed of distant objects.

What is radar in other languages?

Türkçe: radar · Español: radar · Français: radar · Deutsch: Radar · Italiano: radar · 日本語: レーダー

How do you pronounce radar?

In American English /ˈreɪdɑr/; in British English /ˈreɪdɑː/.

How do you use radar in a sentence?

They tracked the ship using radar. Radar helps pilots detect nearby aircraft.

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