remote control
noun
1
: control (as by radio signal) of operation from a point at some distance removed
2
: a device or mechanism for controlling something from a distance
Examples of remote control in a Sentence
Where did you put the remote control?
The bomb was detonated by remote control.
a DVD player with remote control
Recent Examples on the Web
His goal this year is to improve voice commands – eliminating the need for remote controls that still underpin many robot demos today, such as performing a somersault on command.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
These are similar to a robotaxi, but with remote control capabilities, allowing for human operators to intervene if necessary.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The FireDrone also has cameras and sensors to beam high-resolution thermal images in real time to a remote control with a large display for multiple people to review simultaneously.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The show was largely streamed live with viewers given the opportunity to vote from home using their remote controls or phones.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
These are similar to a robotaxi, but with remote control capabilities, allowing for human operators to intervene if necessary.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The FireDrone also has cameras and sensors to beam high-resolution thermal images in real time to a remote control with a large display for multiple people to review simultaneously.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The show was largely streamed live with viewers given the opportunity to vote from home using their remote controls or phones.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Remote control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20control. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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