Trajectories Meaning in English
word · lemma: trajectory
Definition
Paths that something follows as it moves through the air or space, or the course taken by a process or life.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in science (physics, engineering) to describe flight or movement, but also figuratively for paths in career or life. Usually plural for multiple objects or people. Common collocations: 'flight trajectories', 'life trajectories'.
Example Sentences
The scientists studied the trajectories of the rockets.
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She compared the trajectories of two basketballs.
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We observed the trajectories of birds flying south.
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The two athletes' career trajectories went in completely different directions.
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We should consider different trajectories for the project's future.
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Kids from the same school often end up on very different life trajectories.
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