jamming

/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
/ˈdʒæmɪŋ/
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Definitions of jamming
  1. noun
    deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
    synonyms: electronic jamming, jam
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    types:
    barrage jamming
    electronic jamming over a wide range of frequencies simultaneously
    selective jamming, spot jamming
    electronic jamming of a specific channel or frequency
    type of:
    ECM, electronic countermeasures
    electronic warfare undertaken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum
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