radar
- Noun. (uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces.
- Noun. (countable) A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
- Noun. (countable) An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
- Noun. (countable) A superior ability to detect something.
- Verb. To scan with radar, or as if with radar.
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