Definition

A screen that displays the signals received by a radar system, showing information about objects detected by the radar.

Example

The pilot used the radarscope to track the incoming aircraft.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a radarscope in action?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's like a screen that shows radar signals and patterns.

That sounds really cool! I’d love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radarscope → It is formed from "radar" (an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging, meaning a system for detecting objects using radio waves) and "scope" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "radarscope" refers to a device that allows one to look at or examine objects detected by radar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'radar' as a system that helps you 'look' ('scope') at objects using radio waves — that's what a radarscope does.

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