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trajectories

/træˈdʒɛktəriz/ /trəˈdʒɛktəriz/

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noun

The path an object takes as it moves.

Examples :

"The baseball's trajectories differed depending on how hard the pitcher threw each ball. "

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The path of a body as it travels through space.

Examples :

"The baseball's trajectories curved high above the field before landing in the stands. "

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The ordered set of intermediate states assumed by a dynamical system as a result of time evolution.

Examples :

"The soccer ball's trajectories varied depending on how hard and at what angle the player kicked it. "

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noun

A course of development, such as that of a war or career.

Examples :

""Many students hope their college choices will set them on successful career trajectories." "

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