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 controls
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pluralof remote control.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In many ways, the high-tech future I envisioned as a child has come to pass — we have computers in our pockets, driverless cars, thumbprint and face ID, and voice-activated remote controls for everything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Mariko Nakamura of NTT said she believed the tech could be developed for other devices like wheelchairs or remote controls.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
For example, Pattern said Fire Stick television remote controls saw an average discount of 17.4% on Cyber Monday last year, compared to 14.7% on Black Friday and 0.5% on Amazon Prime Day.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
If your table is cluttered with things like remote controls, phone chargers and keys, make a plan to contain them so they don’t detract from your composition.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
Mismatched furniture, MotorTrend magazines, and remote controls crowded the living room.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
