remote

1 of 2

adjective

re·mote ri-ˈmōt How to pronounce remote (audio)

remoter; remotest

: separated by an interval or space greater than usual

an involucre remote from the flower

: far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent

the remote past

comments remote from the truth

: out-of-the-way, secluded

a remote cabin in the hills

: being, relating to, or involving a means of doing or using something indirectly or from a distance: such as

: using or involving a network connection between computers or systems in different locations

a remote workforce

remote learning

files stored on remote servers

Just think about if an employee has an issue with their laptop—you'll need a remote desktop tool to take control of their machine to try and diagnose the issue.

Lisa Ardill

: being or relating to a means of collecting data about something (such as an object or an area) from a distance (as by using radar or photography)

Using remote cameras, researchers got photos of 18 ocelots over an eight-year period.

Tony Davis

Using up to three remote sensors, the unit gives you indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity.

Cliff Gromer

Satellite remote sensing offers a step change in our ability to map and monitor the extent of Antarctica's terrestrial biosphere.

Andrew Gray et al.

see also remote access, remote control, remote controlled

: not arising from a primary or proximate action

: small in degree : slight

a remote possibility

hadn't the remotest idea of what was going on

: distant in manner : aloof

remoteness noun

remote

2 of 2

noun

: a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio

: remote control sense 2

Example Sentences

Adjective She enjoys reading about remote lands. The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe. a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity an invention that may be available in the remote future There is a remote possibility that I'll be free Friday night.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Those statistics simply reflect what Kansas parents already know: Their child suffered through remote learning and has fallen behind as a result.

Kyle Morris, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Officials plan to upgrade technology across the fairgrounds to offer more remote learning and training.

John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 But the negative effects of remote learning were coming into focus.

Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The reboot of district systems involved resetting hundreds of thousands passwords, which had to be done at a district site — except for some 7,000 students whose families opted this year for remote online learning.

Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Before the wide adoption of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, students would traditionally get the day — or days — off from school.

Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 The stresses of making sure their children are engaged with remote learning while juggling their own work responsibilities are also top of mind.

Julian Mark, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Jean-Francois Gagnon and his wife, Genevieve, watched their two teenage children grind through six hours of remote learning every day in spring 2021, as the pandemic rolled into its second year.

Douglas Belkin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 With school via remote learning for some period of time and lots of parents working from home, 47% said their kids had more screen time, at least during the first phase of the pandemic.

Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

While high vaccination rates in the U.S. have made the risk of polio remote, some communities have far lower vaccination rates than the country overall.

Robin Fields, ProPublica, 29 July 2022 In his case, Warrington took over as head of remote at a company that had been working remotely since day one.

Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 20 May 2022 For many, the temporary switch back to remote will alleviate financial strains and family obligations in the lead-up to the holidays.

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 It can be rolled around to rooms around the house and comes with a remote to control the three functions: cool, fan, and dehumidifying.

Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2022 For a pop of color, consider this green oscillating tower fan that also comes with a remote.

Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2022 Never having to buy more batteries for the streaming player remote is a massive win.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 12 May 2022 Without Woods becoming a key part of Sunday’s storyline, some of The Masters audience reached for the remote.

Bruce Martin, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Her mother kept turning the volume down with the remote.

AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

remote

adjective

re·mote

remoter; remotest

: far removed in space, time, or relation

ancestors of a more remote degree

: exceeding the time allowed under the rule against perpetuities for the vesting of interests

the residuary clause…violates the rule against remote vesting

Estate of Grove, 70 Cal. App. 3d 355 (1977)

also : being in violation of the rule against perpetuities

a remote contingent estate

: acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance

: not proximate or acting directly

: not arising from the effect of that which is proximate

: small in degree

a remote possibility of paternity

单词	remoteness
释义	remote 1 of 2 adjective re·mote ri-ˈmōt remoter; remotest 1 : separated by an interval or space greater than usual an involucre remote from the flower 2 : far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent the remote past comments remote from the truth 3 : out-of-the-way, secluded a remote cabin in the hills 4 : being, relating to, or involving a means of doing or using something indirectly or from a distance: such as a : using or involving a network connection between computers or systems in different locations a remote workforce remote learning files stored on remote servers Just think about if an employee has an issue with their laptop—you'll need a remote desktop tool to take control of their machine to try and diagnose the issue. Lisa Ardill b : being or relating to a means of collecting data about something (such as an object or an area) from a distance (as by using radar or photography) Using remote cameras, researchers got photos of 18 ocelots over an eight-year period. Tony Davis Using up to three remote sensors, the unit gives you indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. Cliff Gromer Satellite remote sensing offers a step change in our ability to map and monitor the extent of Antarctica's terrestrial biosphere. Andrew Gray et al. see also remote access, remote control, remote controlled 5 : not arising from a primary or proximate action 6 : small in degree : slight a remote possibility hadn't the remotest idea of what was going on 7 : distant in manner : aloof remoteness noun remote 2 of 2 noun 1 : a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio 2 : remote control sense 2 Synonyms Adjective fragile frail negligible off outside slight slim small See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She enjoys reading about remote lands. The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe. a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity an invention that may be available in the remote future There is a remote possibility that I'll be free Friday night. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Those statistics simply reflect what Kansas parents already know: Their child suffered through remote learning and has fallen behind as a result. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 Officials plan to upgrade technology across the fairgrounds to offer more remote learning and training. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 But the negative effects of remote learning were coming into focus. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The reboot of district systems involved resetting hundreds of thousands passwords, which had to be done at a district site — except for some 7,000 students whose families opted this year for remote online learning. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Before the wide adoption of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, students would traditionally get the day — or days — off from school. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 The stresses of making sure their children are engaged with remote learning while juggling their own work responsibilities are also top of mind. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Jean-Francois Gagnon and his wife, Genevieve, watched their two teenage children grind through six hours of remote learning every day in spring 2021, as the pandemic rolled into its second year. Douglas Belkin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 With school via remote learning for some period of time and lots of parents working from home, 47% said their kids had more screen time, at least during the first phase of the pandemic. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun While high vaccination rates in the U.S. have made the risk of polio remote, some communities have far lower vaccination rates than the country overall. Robin Fields, ProPublica, 29 July 2022 In his case, Warrington took over as head of remote at a company that had been working remotely since day one. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 20 May 2022 For many, the temporary switch back to remote will alleviate financial strains and family obligations in the lead-up to the holidays. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 It can be rolled around to rooms around the house and comes with a remote to control the three functions: cool, fan, and dehumidifying. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2022 For a pop of color, consider this green oscillating tower fan that also comes with a remote. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 15 May 2022 Never having to buy more batteries for the streaming player remote is a massive win. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 12 May 2022 Without Woods becoming a key part of Sunday’s storyline, some of The Masters audience reached for the remote. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022 Her mother kept turning the volume down with the remote. AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Latin remotus, from past participle of removēre to remove First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing remote a remote chance remote control remote access remote-controlled remote sensing a remote chance remote control remote access remote-controlled remote sensing Kids Definition remote 1 of 2 adjective re·mote ri-ˈmōt remoter; remotest 1 : far off in place or time remote countries the remote past 2 : secluded sense 1 a remote valley 3 : small in degree a remote possibility 4 : distant in manner : aloof 5 : not closely connected or related remote ancestors remote 2 of 2 noun : remote control sense 1 Legal Definition remote adjective re·mote remoter; remotest 1 a : far removed in space, time, or relation ancestors of a more remote degree b : exceeding the time allowed under the rule against perpetuities for the vesting of interests the residuary clause…violates the rule against remote vesting Estate of Grove, 70 Cal. App. 3d 355 (1977) also : being in violation of the rule against perpetuities a remote contingent estate 2 : acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance 3 a : not proximate or acting directly b : not arising from the effect of that which is proximate 4 : small in degree a remote possibility of paternity remoteness noun 1 as in distance Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance distance Antonyms & Near Antonyms proximity nearness closeness vicinity contiguity adjacency propinquity immediacy juxtaposition abutment See More 2 as in absence Synonyms & Similar Words absence unawareness abstraction detachment unconsciousness indifference withdrawal obliviousness inattention absentmindedness disinterest abstractedness unconcern bewilderment distraction mindlessness confusion bemusement befuddlement Antonyms & Near Antonyms concentration immersion absorption attention preoccupation engrossment enthrallment fixation awareness obsession consciousness consideration application regard alertness intentness raptness heedfulness See More
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remote

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Phrases Containing remote

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