fire control

noun

: the planning, preparation, and delivery of fire on targets

Examples of fire control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Satellites to carry medium-field-of-view payloads L3Harris said the AMDT3 satellites will be equipped with medium-field-of-view payloads designed to provide fire control quality data for missile defense. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Neusch relinquished fire control to the bio-andy’s tactical routines. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026

The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026

The additions will support Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management, and fire control, areas where the US Space Force is seeking new contractors. — ArsTechnica, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fire control

• arteriole
• levamisole
• sitosterol
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• buttonhole
• casserole
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