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Sound Navigation And Ranging

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The word "sonar" comes from a combination of "sound" and "navigate" or "ranging." It is an acronym for Sound Navigation And Ranging. Sonar is a technology that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater.

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What language does the word sonar come from?

"Sonar" is an abbreviation from "sound navigation ranging."


What is the full word for sonar?

sonar


Is sonar considered a word?

Sonar is not a word it is an acronym for sound navigation and ranging.


Can you give me a sentence using the word sonar?

Sonar is an acronym.


What is the roman word for sound or sonar?

The LAtin word for sound and noise is sonitus. There was not a word for sonars. The Romans did not have sonar. It was invented in the 1930s. Additionally, SONAR isn't a word, it's an acronym: SOund Navigation And Ranging.


Use the word sonar in a complete sentence?

Sonar is short for sound navigation and ranging.


What is another word for echolocation?

Sonar


How is sonar similar to vocal?

Exactly the same. Sonar is Sound. We use the word sonar to indicate what use that the sound is put to- not to differentiate it from sound its self.


Can you give me a sentence with the word in it sonar?

A submarine uses sonar, like a bat uses echolocation to see.


What country does the word sonar originate?

The word "sonar" originates from the United States. It is an acronym for "Sound Navigation and Ranging" and was first used in the 1940s during World War II.


What animal has the most efficient sonar system?

bats have the most efficient sonar system, although dolphins come pretty close


What is a 5 letter word for sub tracker?

SONAR