radiolocation

[rey-dee-oh-loh-key-shuh n]

noun

the method or process of determining the position and velocity of an object by radar.

Origin of radiolocation

First recorded in 1940–45; radio- + location

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British Dictionary definitions for radiolocation

radiolocation

noun

a former name for radar

Derived Formsradiolocational, adjective

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