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early warning system

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A warning system that comprises sensors, event detection and decision subsystems for early identification of hazards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: network, electronic network

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  • Spanish: sistema de alerta temprana — Translations