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