motiondata
nounUK /ˈməʊʃən ˈdeɪtə/
US /ˈmoʊʃən ˈdeɪtə/
Information that tells how something moves or changes position.
The video game uses motiondata from the controller to know when you jump.
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2. Numbers recorded by sensors that show how a device or body is moving.
The fitness band stores motiondata to count your steps.
3. Data used in computer animation to make characters move realistically.
The animators captured motiondata from a real dancer.
4. Measurements of speed and direction collected for scientific study.
Scientists studied the motiondata to understand how the glacier slides.