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