: having a crew : carrying or performed by people
a crewed space mission
The sequel … will explore a world where aerial combat is increasingly shifting from crewed aircraft to drones.—
James White
James Whitecrewed
2 of 2past tense and past participle of crew entry 3
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Adjective
Planning for the return journey is an integral part of the preparations for a crewed Mars mission.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2022
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“Crewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crewed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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