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English > 1 sense of the expression early warning system:
NOUNartifactearly warning systema network of radar installations designed to detect enemy / enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
English > early warning system: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA network of radar installations designed to detect enemy / enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them.
Partsearly warning radarA radar that is part of an early warning system
Broadernetwork, electronic network(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits