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EW

EW

4 9.6
Military actions using radio and radar to find, block, or confuse enemy signals
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : guerra electrónica
  • The resulting general subtraction for NLO EW calculations has been implemented in the Sherpa Monte Carlo event generator framework.
  • EW correction
  • EW calculations

Examples

  • To this end, benefiting from the well-established techniques developed for the automation of NLO QCD corrections, many NLO EW corrections have been calculated recently 18-38.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In modern combat, EW tactics are essential for gaining an advantage over enemy forces.

  • However, the Air Force should have its own platform for EW or purchase its own EA-18Gs in the future.

    Blog text (14)

  • Recon, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Counter EW are the military reasons for drones today.

    Blog text (30)

  • The cost of the F-35 includes the IRST, the DAS sensors, the passive suite, the EW package, internal weapons bays, etc.

    Blog text (34)

  • In order to be applicable to NLO EW calculations, the well-known Catani-Seymour dipole subtraction 40, 41 needs to be recast in a suitable form.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In the present implementation of a full NLO QCD and NLO EW subtraction in the matrix element generator Amegic, the following process mapping strategy is followed for the real subtracted contributions:

    Academic text (2018)

  • The military's EW operations focus on disrupting enemy communications and radar systems.

  • My brother works in EW, specializing in electronic countermeasures to protect our troops.

Synonyms

electronic warfare
vsEW
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Military use of radio and other signals to find, block, or confuse enemy equipment

is the shortened written and spoken form of that phrase

How Disruptive

electronic countermeasures
  • Specialized
1 7.7
EW
  • Specialized
4 9.6

Surface Forms

EW singular
EWs plural

Morphology

EW = E + W

An initialism formed from the initials of a multi-word term; the letters are not productive English morphemes and do not allow the meaning to be inferred by learners.

Etymology

EW is a short form of electronic warfare, where electronic means 'using electrical or radio signals' and warfare means 'fighting'. So, EW refers to fighting or defending with radios and other electronic signals to find, confuse, or stop the enemy.