Definitions for ufo
ˈyuˈɛfˈoʊ; sometimes ˈyu foʊufo

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. unidentified flying object, UFO, flying saucernoun

   an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. UFOnoun

   An unidentified flying object.

2. UFOnoun

   An alien spacecraft.

3. ufonoun

   A UFO.

4. Etymology: Reading of UFO as a word in its own right.

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1. UFO

   An unidentified flying object (UFO), more recently renamed by US officials as an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP), is any perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained. On investigation, most UFOs are identified as known objects or atmospheric phenomena, while a small number remain unexplained. Scientists and skeptic organizations such as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry have provided prosaic explanations for a large number of claimed UFOs being caused by natural phenomena, human technology, delusions, or hoaxes. Small but vocal groups of ufologists favour unconventional, pseudoscientific hypotheses, often claiming that UFOs are evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Beliefs surrounding UFOs have inspired parts of new religions. While unusual sightings have been reported in the sky throughout history, UFOs became culturally prominent after World War II, escalating during the Space Age. The 20th century saw studies and investigations into UFO reports conducted by governments (such as Projects Grudge and Sign in the United States, and Project Condign in the United Kingdom), as well as by organisations and individuals.

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1. UFO

   UFO are an English heavy metal and hard rock band, who were formed in 1969. UFO became a transitional group between early hard rock and heavy metal and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. UFO were ranked No. 84 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock'.

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1. ufonoun

   Universal flying ornament. A mysterious object seen in the sky for which, it is claimed, no orthodox scientific explanation can be found.

   I can imagine my own UFO after borrowing the idea from the aliens and making it better than they ever can.

   Etymology: Levitating invention

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 17, 2024  

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Anagrams for ufo »

1. fou

How to pronounce ufo?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ufo in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ufo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of ufo in a Sentence

1. Jan Harzan:

   Each month, MUFON receives between 500 and 1,000 UFO reports from all over the globe, these reports come from many credible sources, including airline pilots, military personnel, former intelligence officers, doctors, lawyers, as well as the general public.

2. Peter Davenport:

   Generally, we are getting more of what appear to be legitimate sightings of actual UFO’s then was the case even a few years ago.

3. James Oberg:

   In my research on various space/missile events which have given rise to spectacular UFO stories, I have relied on and trusted the diligent work of past chroniclers and try to express gratitude to them, these research results are dedicated to the legions of unsung and often anonymous worldwide chroniclers of UFO reports and other anomalous observations which so often fall through the cracks of scientific attention.

4. Larry Lemke:

   I think UFO reports represent a substantive puzzle that warrants serious scientific attention, without advocating any particular position on what the answer to that puzzle is … whether it is purely psychological, purely physical or some combination of the two.

5. Robert Sheaffer:

   MUFON proclaims its dedication to the scientific method in UFO investigations, but it seldom lives up to that ideal.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ufo
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ufo
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ufo