tachogram

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tachogram

A tachogram shows the vehicle's speed and distance traveled over time.

Definition

Noun: A graphical record or chart showing speed and distance over time, produced by a tachograph (a device used in vehicles).

Usage

A tachogram is a specific type of data log or chart. It is used to analyze the operational history of a vehicle, particularly for regulatory compliance, fleet management, or accident investigation.

Examples
  • The police examined the truck's tachogram to verify the driver's hours of service.
  • Fleet managers review tachograms regularly to monitor driver behavior and fuel efficiency.
  • The tachogram clearly showed periods of excessive speed followed by sudden braking.
Advanced Usage
  • Digital tachogram: Refers to data stored electronically in modern tachograph units, as opposed to the older paper disc charts.
    • The digital tachogram provided a more detailed analysis of the journey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tachograph (n): The device that produces the tachogram.
    • The tachograph is a mandatory piece of equipment in commercial vehicles.
  • Tachometry (n): The measurement of speed or rotation.
Synonyms
  • Speed-distance chart
  • Tachograph record
  • Driver log (in a specific, technical context)
Notes

This is a highly specialized technical term primarily used in the transport, logistics, and law enforcement sectors. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

tachogram

A tachogram shows the vehicle's speed and distance traveled over time.

Noun
  1. a graphical record of speed and distance produced by a tachograph