tricorder
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English
Etymology
The name of such a device in Star Trek, from tri- (referring to its three input keys, which by default cover geological, meteorological, and biological functions) + (re)corder[1]
Pronunciation
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Noun
tricorder (plural tricorders)
- (fiction) A fictional futuristic handheld device used for scanning, which may be specialized for medical, technical, or other purposes.
- 1999-2003, Matt Groening, opening title screen from the start, in Futurama, FOX Television Network:
- PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND TRICORDERS
- (slang) A real-world advanced handheld medical scanner.
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References
- ^ Sternbach, Rick; Okuda, Michael; Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual. Star Trek, 1991, p.121