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Doppler shift

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The Doppler effect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Doppler effect

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: propagation

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