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- [ground-kuh n-trohld]
- /ˈgraʊnd kənˌtroʊld/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ground-kuh n-trohld]
- /ˈgraʊnd kənˌtroʊld/
Definition of ground-controlled approach words
- noun ground-controlled approach a system in which an observer interprets radar observations of the position of an aircraft and transmits continuous instructions to its pilot for landing. Abbreviation: GCA. 1
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Origin of ground-controlled approach
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45
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Parts of speech for Ground-controlled approach
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ground-controlled approach popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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