Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sond]
- /sɒnd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sond]
- /sɒnd/
Definitions of sonde word
- noun sonde a rocket, balloon, or rockoon used as a probe for observing phenomena in the atmosphere. 1
- noun sonde a rocket, balloon, or probe used for observing in the upper atmosphere 0
- noun sonde any of various devices, esp. a radiosonde, for measuring and usually telemetering meteorological and other physical conditions at high altitudes 0
- noun sonde A sonde is the part of a logging tool with the measurement sensors. 0
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Origin of sonde
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < French: plumb line; see sound3
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Parts of speech for Sonde
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sonde popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sonde usage trend in Literature
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