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telemetry

/təˈlɛm.ɪ.tri/

[/təˈlɛm.ɪ.tri/]

remote data collection

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Definition

The automatic measurement and transmission of data from remote sources to a receiving system.

Example

Engineers analyze flight telemetry to detect problems long before they become serious.

Engineers analyze flight telemetry to detect problems long before they become serious.

Etymology

From Greek 'tele' (far) and 'metron' (measure), coined in the early twentieth century.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in aerospace, software monitoring, and motorsport.

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