noun
telemetry
tih-LEHM-ih-tree
noun
1
The automatic collection and transmission of data from a distant source to a place where it can be analysed.
"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.
Common pairings
telemetry data
flight telemetry
Word Forms
telemetries plural
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Etymology
From "tele-" ("distant") plus "-metry" ("measurement").