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Definition of '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
(countable) A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
(countable) An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
(countable|figuratively) A superior ability to detect something.
- His sensitive radar for hidden alliances keeps him out of trouble.
Synonyms
* RADAR (acronym of radio detection and ranging)
Derived terms
* -dar
* gaydar
* Jewdar
* monopulse radar
* off the radar
( rel-mid3)
* passive radar
* radar astronomy
* radar dome
* radar gun
* radar meteorology
( rel-mid3)
* radar reflector
* radar telescope
* radar trap
* radome
* under the radar
( rel-bottom)
Related terms
* lidar
* sonar
Verb
( en-verb)
To scan with , or as if with radar.
* {{quote-book|year=2002|author=Brian Jonathan Wolk|title=Ohio Traffic Tickets are for the Birds citation
|passage= He radars you while he's sitting in his patrol vehicle under a bridge.}}
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