Definition of Radar

1. Noun. Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.


Definition of Radar

1. Acronym. (alternative capitalization of radar) ¹

2. Noun. 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 ¹

3. Noun. A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes. ¹

4. Noun. An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus. ¹

5. Noun. (countable figuratively) A superior ability to detect something. ¹

6. Verb. To scan with radar, or as if with radar. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Radar

1. an electronic locating device [n -S]

Medical Definition of Radar

1. A system using beamed and reflected radio signals to and from an object in such a way that range, bearing, and other characteristics of the object may be determined. (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Radar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety: Proceedings of the First International edited by T. J. Casadevall (1995)
"Although radar observations of ash clouds have been made only with radar systems designed for thunderstorms, it may be possible to design a volcanic-cloud ..."

2. Prevention Plus II: Tools for Creating and Sustaining Drug-Free Communities (1994)
"Known as the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource (radar) Network, this network features an office in each State that has access to the Office for ..."

3. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"0766 radar Boresight Range Facility National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Code EE, Buildings 18 and 450, Houston, ..."

4. Prevention Primer: An Encyclopedia of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"The radar Network was formed in partnership with /"N State governments and national constituency groups. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug ..."

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