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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

echolocation

/ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does echolocation mean?

noun

The ability of some animals, such as bats and dolphins, to locate objects by emitting high-frequency sounds and detecting the echoes that bounce back.

Example

"The blind man used echolocation to navigate through the dark room."

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