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Controlled Remotely

/kənˈtroʊld rɪˈmoʊtli/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Operated or managed from a distance, often through electronic means.

    "The drone was controlled remotely from the operator's station."
  2. 2

    Referring to systems or devices that can be manipulated without physical presence.

    "Many modern appliances can be controlled remotely via smartphone apps."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'controlled' originates from the Latin 'contrarotulus', meaning 'to check or verify', while 'remotely' derives from the Latin 'remotus', meaning 'distant'. The combination reflects the evolution of technology enabling distant operations.

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