SportsSeptember 6, 2026

strobe

STROHB

Definition

A device or system that produces brief, rapid flashes of light for measurement or synchronization.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'strobos,' meaning a twisting or whirling motion, it was coined in the 20th century to describe the effect of a stroboscope.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a 'strobe system' utilized to synchronize broadcast cameras with the game clock, ensuring accurate timing for replay reviews.

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