Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

automatic train control

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables: au-to-mat-ic -train -con-trol
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

7

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A train protection system that involves a speed control mechanism in response to external inputs. For example, a system could effect an emergency brake application if the driver does not react to a signal at danger.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Plans are being made for automatic train control to be provided on the main traffic routes throughout the country. During the period 1956-1962, the following routes will be equipped: […]."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

tripcock

Synonyms

ATC

Questions

What does automatic train control mean?: A train protection system that involves a speed control mechanism in response to external inputs. For example, a system could effect an emergency brake application if the driver does not react to a signal at danger.

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