Orbiter: meaning, definitions and examples
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orbiter
[ ˈɔːrbɪtər ]
space exploration
A spacecraft designed to orbit a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon, for scientific research or communication purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The orbiter will collect data on the Martian atmosphere.
- The orbiter successfully entered orbit around Jupiter.
aviation
A pilot or crew member who remains in the aircraft while it is in orbit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The orbiter communicated with the control tower during the flight.
- The orbiter monitored the instruments throughout the journey.
computing
A device or software that tracks and records user activity online for targeted advertising.
Synonyms
analytics software, monitoring tool, tracker
Examples of usage
- The orbiter collects user data to personalize ads.
- The orbiter analyzes browsing history to suggest products.
Translations
Translations of the word "orbiter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 orbitador
🇮🇳 कक्षित्र (kakṣitra)
🇩🇪 Orbiter
🇮🇩 pengorbit
🇺🇦 орбітер
🇵🇱 orbiter
🇯🇵 オービター (ōbitā)
🇫🇷 orbiteur
🇪🇸 orbitador
🇹🇷 yörünge aracı
🇰🇷 궤도선 (gwidoson)
🇸🇦 مركبة مدارية (markaba madāriyya)
🇨🇿 orbiter
🇸🇰 orbiter
🇨🇳 轨道器 (guǐdàoqì)
🇸🇮 orbiter
🇮🇸 brautryðjandi
🇰🇿 орбита
🇬🇪 ორბიტერი (orbiteri)
🇦🇿 orbiter
🇲🇽 orbitador
Word origin
The word 'orbiter' originated from the Latin word 'orbita', meaning 'wheel track'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-20th century in the context of space exploration, referring to spacecraft orbiting celestial bodies. Over time, the term has been adopted in aviation and computing to denote different concepts related to staying in orbit or tracking user activity. The evolution of 'orbiter' reflects humanity's advancements in technology and exploration.
See also: exorbitant, orbit, orbital, orbitally.