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collision avoidance
/kəˈlɪʒən əˈvɔɪdəns/
systems preventing collisions
Modern aircraft use collision avoidance systems to detect and avoid mid-air collisions.
This refers to technology that helps prevent aircraft from colliding in the air.
Technology
technical
Technology or systems designed to prevent collisions between vehicles, aircraft, or other objects.
Autonomous cars rely on collision avoidance sensors to navigate safely.
This means self-driving cars use sensors to avoid crashes.
Common in aviation, automotive, and maritime industries.
general
The process or strategy of avoiding collisions in traffic or other environments.
Good drivers practice collision avoidance by maintaining a safe following distance.
This means drivers avoid crashes by keeping enough space between vehicles.
Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
Collocations
collision avoidance systema device that prevents collisionscollision avoidance technologytech designed to stop crashes
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In technical contexts, it refers to systems; in general use, it refers to strategies.
Gold Rule
Precision Matters
In technical fields, collision avoidance systems must be highly accurate to prevent accidents.
Word Origin
From 'collision' (a crash) + 'avoidance' (preventing something).
Usage Notes
Most commonly used in technical fields like aviation and automotive engineering.
Word Breakdown
collision
a crash or impact
rootavoidance
the act of preventing something
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