remote control
Americannoun
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control of the operation or performance of an apparatus from a distance, as the control of a guided missile by radio signals.
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Also called remote. a device used to control the operation of an apparatus or machine, as a television set, from a distance.
noun
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control of a system or activity by a person at a different place, usually by means of radio or ultrasonic signals or by electrical signals transmitted by wire
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Also:: remote. a hand-held device that enables remote control of a system or appliance
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Origin of remote control
First recorded in 1900–05
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Sharper Image Bumper Rivals Remote control bumper cars go head-to-head, ejecting characters from cars with fun sound effects when bumped in this fun driving game for ages 6 and up.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
Remote control vehicles What about the introduction of small remote control vehicles to collect field thrown equipment?
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2012
Remote control interlude: A real life fire-breathing dragon.
From Washington Post • May 3, 2012
Remote control in hand, he could rewind and repeat any play, in slow motion if he chose, before moving onto the next clip with the push of a button.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2010
Remote control of the apparatus has been highly developed in order that the operator may be at a distance from the scattered light near the unit.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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