telemetry

American  

[tuh-le-muh-tree] / təˈlɛ mə tri /

noun

telemetries plural

1. the automatic transmission of radio signals or other data at a distance.

2. the technology or equipment used for the automatic transmission of radio signals or other data at a distance.

3. radio signals or other data transmitted automatically at a distance.

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telemetry British  

/ tɪˈlɛmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. 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 See also radiotelemetry

2. the measurement of linear distance using a tellurometer

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telemetry Scientific  

/ tə-lĕm′ĭ-trē /

1. 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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telemetry Cultural  

1. 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.

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Satellites transmit their data by telemetry.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• telemetric
  adjective
• non-telemetry
  adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

• telemetries
  plural

Explanation

Devices that transmit data from a distance using radio waves, such as unmanned spacecraft and weather balloons, use telemetry. Telemetry is a method of quick communication, usually via radio transmissions but sometimes in other ways, like telephones or computer networks. It's a quick way for data to be received and measured by astronomers, meteorologists, doctors, and law enforcement officials, among others. The word telemetry comes from the French télémètre, which is made up of télé, "far," and mètre, "meter" or "device for measuring."

Example Sentences

“We probably will see an uptick in EV adoption and particularly hybrid adoption” if gas prices stay high, said Sam Abuelsamid, an auto analyst at Telemetry Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Telemetry, for example, allows drivers who are not as naturally able to find the limit a chance to catch up over a weekend.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Sam Abuelsamid, an analyst at research firm Telemetry who has been covering Tesla for nearly two decades, blasted shareholders for putting so much “absurd” value in Musk.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

Lion Air Flight Telemetry To industry outsiders, it was a shock.

From The Verge • May 2, 2019

"CAPCOM, advise Hermes they're drifting. Telemetry, get a correction vector ready—" "Negative, Flight," Telemetry interrupted.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir