radar
ˈreɪdɑr
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Definition of radar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
attention levelawareness or sensitivity to something
  • He has a good radar for upcoming trends..
awareness perception sensitivity
2.
detection deviceTECH.device that uses radio waves to detect objectsTECH.
  • The ship's radar detected an iceberg ahead..
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Expressions with radar

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become unnoticed or forgotten by people
The singer disappeared from radar after her last album.
not currently relevant or important
His concerns are off the radar right now.
noticed or considered by someone
The new policy is on the manager's radar.
within the scope of awareness
Environmental issues are now on the radar of many young people.
without attracting attention or notice
The startup operated below the radar to avoid competition.
not attracting attention
She prefers to keep her achievements under the radar.

Origin of radar

Acronym, radio detection and ranging

Terms with radar included in their meaning

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technology
electromagnetic wave used in radar and cooking
technology
reflected radar or radio signal
aviation
bomber with reduced radar signature
jamv.
technology
block a radio or radar signal
technology
small dot or spot on a radar screen representing an object
pipn.
technology
radar blip indicating a reflected object
broadcasting
frequencies used for radio, TV, and radar
military
aircraft designed to avoid radar detection

Examples of radar in a sentence

  • Developing a radar for market changes is crucial.
  • The radar at the airport ensures safe landings.
  • Modern cars often come equipped with radar for collision avoidance.

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  1. French:radar, appareil radar, ...
  2. German:Bewusstsein, Radar, ...
  3. Italian:sensibilità, radar, ...
  4. Spanish:radar, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensibilidade, radar, ...
  6. Chinese:敏锐度, 雷达, ...
  7. Japanese:感度, レーダー, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدْس, رَادَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָדָאר, מַכְּ"ם, ...
  10. Russian:чуткость, радар, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чуття, радар, ...
  12. Hindi:परख, रडार, ...
RADAR
ˈreɪdɑːr

Definition of RADAR - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: Radio Detection and RangingTECH.system that uses radio waves to find objects' locationTECH.
  • The RADAR detected a plane approaching the airport.
  • Ships use RADAR to avoid collisions at sea.
  • RADAR systems track storms for weather forecasts.
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Origin of RADAR

acronym: Radio Detection And Ranging

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  1. French:radar, ...
  2. German:Radar, ...
  3. Italian:RADAR, ...
  4. Spanish:radar, ...
  5. Portuguese:RADAR, ...
  6. Chinese:雷达, ...
  7. Japanese:レーダー, ...
  8. Arabic:رادار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכָּם, ...
  10. Russian:РЛС, ...
  11. Ukrainian:RADAR, ...
  12. Hindi:रडार, ...

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