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Hawk-Eye

British  

noun

  1. an optical ball-tracking device used as an aid to commentators in certain sports, and as an officiating tool in major tennis tournaments

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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ABS uses tracking technology — 12 Hawk-Eye cameras — to determine the precise location of a pitch relative to a batter’s specific strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The ubiquitous Hawk-Eye system tracks the trajectory and location of the pitch and and a graphic of the pitch is displayed on the scoreboard while the call is being reviewed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

The technology is an "enhanced" version of the previous Hawk-Eye system, which was used when players challenged calls made by line judges.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Paul Hawkins, inventor of the Hawk-Eye technology that was first introduced at Wimbledon in 2007, said the challenge system had probably "had its day" with fans.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Hawk-Eye led the way over the crest of the hill and down into the forest below, the Twins and Limberleg close behind him.

From The Cave Twins by Perkins, Lucy Fitch

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