telemetry
word
Definition
The process of collecting data from distant or difficult-to-access locations and sending it electronically to another place to be monitored or recorded.
Usage & Nuances
Used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts—especially space, medicine, and automotive. Not typically used in everyday speech. Collocates with 'system', 'data', 'signals'. 'Telemetry' refers specifically to remote data transmission, not just measurement.
Example Sentences
The satellite sends telemetry back to Earth every hour.
basic
Doctors use telemetry to monitor a patient’s heart at a distance.
basic
Our car’s telemetry tracks speed and battery life.
basic
The engineer noticed a problem in the telemetry and fixed the software remotely.
natural
Real-time telemetry lets race teams make fast decisions during the race.
natural
Thanks to telemetry, scientists can study volcanoes without being near them.
natural