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remote

The correct spelling is remote.

How to pronounce remote

[ɹəˈməʊt]
noun

IPA: [ɹəˈməʊt]

Say it like: Rem-ote

The correct spelling is remote. An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room. For example: "A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."

Usage Examples

A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.

After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.

There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
  2. 2.A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television), vehicle or mechanical toy from a short distance away.
  3. 3.A means of doing something from a distance.

verb

  1. 1.To connect to a computer from a remote location.

adjective

  1. 1.At a distance; disconnected.
  2. 2.Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
  3. 3.(especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.
  4. 4.Emotionally detached.

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