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minitrack

American  
[min-i-trak] / ˈmɪn ɪˌtræk /

noun

  1. a system for tracking tracking satellites, space vehicles, or rockets by means of radio waves.

Minitrack British  
/ ˈmɪnɪˌtræk /

noun

  1. obsolete a system for tracking the course of rockets or satellites by radio signals received at ground stations

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Etymology

Origin of minitrack

First recorded in 1955–60; mini(ature) + track

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