Radar

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪ.dɑr/

Definitions of radar

noun a device that uses radio waves to detect the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects such as aircraft, ships, and motor vehicles

Example Sentences

A1 The radar helps pilots navigate through the clouds.

A2 The radar detected a storm approaching the coast.

B1 Air traffic controllers rely on radar to track planes in the sky.

B2 The military uses radar technology for surveillance and reconnaissance.

C1 The radar system is equipped with advanced features for precise monitoring.

C2 The radar detected an unidentified flying object in the airspace.

Examples of radar in a Sentence

formal The radar system detected an incoming aircraft.

informal The radar picked up a plane heading our way.

slang The radar caught a blip on the screen.

figurative Her radar for detecting lies is always spot on.

Grammatical Forms of radar

• plural: radars
• comparative: more radar
• superlative: most radar
• present tense: radars
• future tense: will radar
• perfect tense: have radared
• continuous tense: is radar-ing
• singular: radar
• positive degree: radar
• infinitive: to radar
• gerund: radaring
• participle: radared

Origin and Evolution of radar

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'radar' is an acronym for 'Radio Detection And Ranging'. It was coined during World War II by the United States Navy.

Evolution of the word: Initially used specifically for military purposes during the war, radar technology quickly evolved and became widely used in various fields such as aviation, meteorology, and navigation.