telemetry
noun/təˈlɛmɪtri/
Frequency rank: #13,110 most common English word
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting data from a remote or inaccessible source to receiving equipment for monitoring.
Example sentence
Scientists used telemetry to monitor the rocket's speed and temperature from the ground.
Synonyms & related words
- monitoring
- tracking
- transmission
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