telemetry
Telemetry (noun) means the automatic collection and transmission of data from a distant source to a place where it can be analysed. Example: “Engineers monitored the rocket's telemetry throughout the launch.”
How to use telemetry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishData automatically sent back from a remote device, vehicle, or sensor for monitoring.
Word forms
telemetries plural
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Engineers monitored the rocket's _____ throughout the launch.
Etymology
From "tele-" ("distant") plus "-metry" ("measurement").
Rhymes for telemetry
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What does “telemetry” mean?
The word “telemetry” means the automatic collection and transmission of data from a distant source to a place where it can be analysed. In plain terms, data automatically sent back from a remote device, vehicle, or sensor for monitoring.
How do you pronounce “telemetry”?
“Telemetry” is pronounced tih-LEHM-ih-tree (/təˈlɛm.əˌtɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “telemetry” in a sentence?
Here is “telemetry” used in a sentence: “Engineers monitored the rocket's telemetry throughout the launch.”
What part of speech is “telemetry”?
“Telemetry” is a noun.
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