adaptive cruise control

noun

An automatic system that uses sensors to adjusts a road vehicle's speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.

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Meanings

nounadaptive cruise control (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn automatic system that uses sensors to adjusts a road vehicle's speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
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