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Definition of radiolocation in English: radiolocationnoun ˌreɪdɪəʊlə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃn 1The use of radio for determining the position of something by means of reflected radio waves or transmitted signals, especially for the purpose of navigation or tracking; specifically (originally British, now historical) radar, as first developed for locating enemy ships and aircraft. 2A position as determined by the detection of radio signals, especially in tracking wild animals.
Origin 1920s (in an earlier sense). Partly from radio + location, and partly from radio- + location. Definition of radiolocation in US English: radiolocationnounˌreɪdɪəʊlə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃn 1The use of radio for determining the position of something by means of reflected radio waves or transmitted signals, especially for the purpose of navigation or tracking; specifically (originally British, now historical) radar, as first developed for locating enemy ships and aircraft. 2A position as determined by the detection of radio signals, especially in tracking wild animals.
Origin 1920s (in an earlier sense). Partly from radio + location, and partly from radio- + location. |