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Meaning of the word trajectory in English

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trajectory

US /trəˈdʒek.tɚ.i/
UK /trəˈdʒek.tɚ.i/

Noun

1.

the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example:
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the missile's trajectory was preset
Synonym:
courseroutepathtracklineorbitflightflight pathambitdirectionbearingorientationwaytackapproach
2.

a curve or surface cutting a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.

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