remote control
noun
control of the operation or performance of an apparatus from a distance, as the control of a guided missile by radio signals.
remote-controlled
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a word derived from
remote control.
Example Sentences
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Unlike remote-controlled machines, RoboCup's robots make decisions on their own once a game begins, testing dramatic recent advances in artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
In other scenarios, the team used remote-controlled puppets with gadgetry under the skin to perform facial expressions and other subtle movements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Legos, crafting kits and remote-controlled cars helped demand.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
“Denny devised a miniature radio plane, remote-controlled, which became the basis for drones in World War II,” and was used to train fighter pilots, Wanamaker says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
"You're going to have a remote-controlled ascent with no backup comm systems?"
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
