noun
telemetry
tih-LEHM-ih-tree
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.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- telemetries
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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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