Meaning

(radio, aviation) Target sighted..

Definitions by Sense

1. (radio, aviation) Target sighted.
2. Abbreviation of tally stick.
3. (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
4. (by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
5. (archaic) One thing made to suit another; a counterpart or match.
6. A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game.
7. A tally shop.
8. A ribbon on a sailor's cap bearing the name of the ship or the (part of) the navy to which they belong.

Example Sentences

(Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.

(Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tally.

Bulgaria, inevitably, raised the tempo in the opening moments of the second half and keeper Joe Hart was forced into his first meaningful action to block a deflected corner - but England were soon threatening to add to their goal tally.

So paired, so suited in their minds and persons, That they were framed the tallies for each other.

But I’d advise thee t’ live tally for o that, if thou con mak it reet wi’ some owd damsel, ut does no’ care what folk say’n about owt o’th’sort.

It is used in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, and, I dare say, various other counties. A tally-woman is the mistress of a married man, who is said to live tally with her.

Don, I don't care if we live tally, cos we don't need certificates except for proof of insanity.

Then turnips isn't such good sale yet, but they may be soon, for winter's best for them. […] I buy turnips by the 'tally.' A tally's five dozen bunches.

Word Forms

• tallies
• tallying
• tallied
• more tally
• most tally

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