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noun
1.
any of certain devices or attachments for determining distances by measuring the angle subtending a known distance.
2.
Electricity. the complete measuring, transmitting, and receiving apparatus for indicating, recording, or integrating at a distance, by electrical translating means, the value of a quantity.
verb (used with object)
3.
to transmit (radio signals, data, etc.) automatically and at a distance, as between a ground station and an artificial satellite, space probe, or the like, especially in order to record information, operate guidance apparatus, etc.
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Telemetry
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
verb (used without object)
4.
to telemeter radio signals, data, etc.
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Example Sentences
- He was treated with antibiotics and sent to the telemetry unit, where his oxygen concentration could be closely monitored.
- It was pulled in for more adjustments to its telemetry and.
- Apparently they are relying on satellite telemetry for this distance measurement even.
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| telemetry (tɪˈlɛmɪtrɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See also radiotelemetry the use of radio waves, telephone lines, etc, to transmit the readings of measuring instruments to a device on which the readings can be indicated or recorded |
| 2. | the measurement of linear distance using a tellurometer |
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Medical Dictionary
telemetry te·lem·e·try (tə-lěm'ĭ-trē)
n.
The science and technology of automatic measurement and transmission of data by radio or other means from remote sources to receiving stations for recording and analysis.
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telemetry  (tə-lěm'ĭ-trē) Pronunciation Key
The measurement of data at a remote source and transmission of the data (typically by radio) to a monitoring station. Telemetry is used, for example, to track the movements of wild animals that have been tagged with radio transmitters, and to transmit meteorological data from weather balloons to weather stations. |
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Cultural Dictionary
telemetry [(tuh-lem-uh-tree)]Automatic measurement and transmission of data or information by such means as wire or (more commonly today) microwave relays from the source to a distant receiver.
Note: Satellites transmit their data by telemetry.
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