Definition of Trajectory
Trajectory
Tra·jec·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The path followed by a projectile or an object under the influence of gravity.
e.g. The spacecraft's trajectory was adjusted to ensure a safe re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
(noun)
the way in which an event or process develops or progresses over a period of time, resembling a physical trajectory;
e.g. She has had an upward career trajectory ever since she graduated from college.
(noun)
a curve or the surface of a curve that cuts all the curves or surfaces at a constant angle;
e.g. The ellipse conic section is an example of a trajectory.
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