Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ah-eer traf-ik kuh n-trohl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈtræf ɪk kənˈtroʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ah-eer traf-ik kuh n-trohl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈtræf ɪk kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions of air traffic control words
- uncountable noun air traffic control Air traffic control is the activity of organizing the routes that aircraft should follow, and telling pilots by radio which routes they should take. 3
- uncountable noun air traffic control Air traffic control is the group of people who organize the routes aircraft take. 3
- noun air traffic control an organization that determines the altitude, speed, and direction at which planes fly in a given area, giving instructions to pilots by radio 3
- noun air traffic control a coordinated system designed to manage air traffic safely around airports, along flight routes, etc. 3
- noun air traffic control a government service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircraft within and between airports by receiving and processing data from radar and devices that monitor local weather conditions and by maintaining radio contact with pilots. 1
- noun air traffic control directing and monitoring aircraft 1
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Origin of air traffic control
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Air traffic control
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air traffic control popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
air traffic control usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for air traffic control
noun air traffic control
- atc — air-traffic control
- flight control — the direction of airplane movements, especially takeoffs and landings, by messages from the ground.
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