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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRemote control
/rɪˈmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used to operate a machine or apparatus from a distance.
"He used the remote control to change the channel on the television." - 2
A system that allows for the operation of a device without direct physical contact.
"The drone was equipped with a remote control for easy navigation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the adjective 'remote' (from Latin remotus, past participle of removere, meaning 'to move back') and the noun 'control' (from Middle French contrôler, based on medieval Latin contrarotulus). The compound term emerged in the early 20th century with the advent of wireless radio technology, initially referring to the remote operation of military and industrial equipment before becoming a household fixture for operating electronic devices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Remote control" is said worldwide
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Télécommande
Transliteration: te-leh-koh-mand
"Il a utilisé la télécommande pour changer de chaîne."
Fernbedienung
Transliteration: fɛrnbəˈdiːnʊŋ
"Er benutzte die Fernbedienung, um den Kanal zu wechseln."
Telecomando
Transliteration: te-le-ko-man-do
"Ha usato il telecomando per cambiare canale."
Control remoto
Transliteration: kon-trol re-mo-to
"Usó el control remoto para cambiar de canal."
Controle remoto
Transliteration: kon-tro-le re-mo-to
"Ele usou o controle remoto para mudar de canal."
दूर से नियंत्रित
Transliteration: door-se-niyantrit
"उसने टीवी के लिए दूर से नियंत्रित का उपयोग किया।"
遥控器
Transliteration: yáo kòng qì
"他用遥控器换了频道。"
리모컨
Transliteration: rimokeon
"그는 리모컨으로 채널을 바꿨다."
リモコン
Transliteration: rimokon
"彼はリモコンを使ってチャンネルを変えた。"
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