telemetry
nounfemininetécnico/tɨlɨmɨˈtɾiɐ/low
te·le·me·tri·a
Definition
The process of measuring and transmitting data from a remote source to a receiving station.
The spacecraft's telemetry indicated all systems were functioning normally.
Hospitals use telemetry to monitor patients' vital signs remotely.
Common collocations
telemetry systemsatellite telemetrytelemetry data
Etymology
Do grego 'têle' (longe) + 'metron' (medida) + sufixo '-ia'.