remote access

noun

computers

: access to a computer or a computer system from another location by means of a network connection

If the person went along with the call, the scammer would try to convince them to provide remote access to their computer.

—A J Dellinger

Examples of remote access in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, for many companies, vendors that work with them demand remote access to systems like refrigeration controllers to regularly service them. — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Arrangements with Chinese customers can be more lucrative upfront, as neoclouds and financing firms look to hedge against a potential future ban of remote access agreements. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Smart Connectivity If remote access and digital interconnectivity are important to you, then a smart dishwasher will have ideal features for you. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026

For organizations providing critical services, removing remote access to key systems may be an important step in reducing the number of attack vectors available to malicious actors. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remote access

• icbms
• abbess
• abscess
• address
• assess
• caress
• confess
• depress
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• distress
• egress
• excess