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satellites

The correct spelling is satellites.

How to pronounce satellites

noun

Say it like: Sat-ell-ite-s

The correct spelling is satellites. A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. For example: "A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."

Usage Examples

A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite.

Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator.

Do you have satellite at your house?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.
  2. 2.A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.
  3. 3.A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.
  4. 4.An attendant on an important person; a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman.
  5. 5.Satellite TV; reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology.

verb

  1. 1.To transmit by satellite.

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