satellite

noun

sat·el·lite ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt How to pronounce satellite (audio)

: a celestial body orbiting another of larger size

: a manufactured object or vehicle intended to orbit the earth, the moon, or another celestial body

: someone or something attendant, subordinate, or dependent

especially : a country politically and economically dominated or controlled by another more powerful country

: a usually independent urban community situated near but not immediately adjacent to a large city

: direct broadcast satellite

: a hired agent or obsequious follower : minion, sycophant

satellite adjective

Example Sentences

Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather. Images of the planet are sent by satellite.

Recent Examples on the Web SpaceX wants to show the world its Starlink satellite system can deliver Netflix and YouTube at 30,000 feet.

Time, 16 Sep. 2022 The radio industry was evolving beyond the era that Mr. Mays had helped define, with competition from satellite radio and streaming services.

Emily Langer, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 On Monday, Japanese ambassador and delegate Ichiro Ogasawara helped kick off a United Nations meeting in Geneva by declaring that his country will not test satellite-exploding weapons.

WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The satellite radio giant’s ad sales group, SXM Media, will have the exclusive ad sales rights to the show, while SiriusXM’s Stitcher platform will distribute the podcast across all major platforms.

J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 The researchers applied a machine learning technique to satellite data to distinguish the ice floes.

Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2022 Called WorldVu, this constellation would be 10x larger than the size of the then largest satellite constellation, operated by Iridium.

Mihir Tripathy, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 SpaceX officials said the lights were from its Starlink satellites, which provide satellite internet to 500,000 subscribers in 40 countries.

Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg.

Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

satellite

noun

sat·el·lite ˈsat-ᵊl-ˌīt How to pronounce satellite (audio)

: a short segment separated from the main body of a chromosome by a constriction

called also trabant

: the secondary or later member of a chain of gregarines

: a bodily structure lying near or associated with another (as a vein accompanying an artery)

: a smaller lesion accompanying a main one and situated nearby

: a spectral line of low intensity having a frequency close to that of another stronger line to which it is closely related (as by having a common energy level)

单词	satellites
释义	satellite noun sat·el·lite ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt 1 a : a celestial body orbiting another of larger size b : a manufactured object or vehicle intended to orbit the earth, the moon, or another celestial body 2 : someone or something attendant, subordinate, or dependent especially : a country politically and economically dominated or controlled by another more powerful country 3 : a usually independent urban community situated near but not immediately adjacent to a large city 4 : direct broadcast satellite 5 : a hired agent or obsequious follower : minion, sycophant satellite adjective Example Sentences Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather. Images of the planet are sent by satellite. Recent Examples on the Web SpaceX wants to show the world its Starlink satellite system can deliver Netflix and YouTube at 30,000 feet. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 The radio industry was evolving beyond the era that Mr. Mays had helped define, with competition from satellite radio and streaming services. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 On Monday, Japanese ambassador and delegate Ichiro Ogasawara helped kick off a United Nations meeting in Geneva by declaring that his country will not test satellite-exploding weapons. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The satellite radio giant’s ad sales group, SXM Media, will have the exclusive ad sales rights to the show, while SiriusXM’s Stitcher platform will distribute the podcast across all major platforms. J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 The researchers applied a machine learning technique to satellite data to distinguish the ice floes. Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2022 Called WorldVu, this constellation would be 10x larger than the size of the then largest satellite constellation, operated by Iridium. Mihir Tripathy, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 SpaceX officials said the lights were from its Starlink satellites, which provide satellite internet to 500,000 subscribers in 40 countries. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg. Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French, from Latin satellit-, satelles attendant First Known Use circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Phrases Containing satellite direct broadcast satellite anti-satellite satellite dish satellite television satellite imagery satellite galaxy satellite DNA direct broadcast satellite anti-satellite satellite dish satellite television satellite imagery satellite galaxy satellite DNA See More Kids Definition satellite noun sat·el·lite ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt 1 : a smaller body that revolves around a planet 2 : an object or vehicle sent out from the earth to revolve around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet Medical Definition satellite noun sat·el·lite ˈsat-ᵊl-ˌīt 1 : a short segment separated from the main body of a chromosome by a constriction called also trabant 2 : the secondary or later member of a chain of gregarines 3 : a bodily structure lying near or associated with another (as a vein accompanying an artery) 4 : a smaller lesion accompanying a main one and situated nearby 5 : a spectral line of low intensity having a frequency close to that of another stronger line to which it is closely related (as by having a common energy level) satellites noun plural of satellite as in soldiers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance soldiers camp followers minions henchmen missionaries myrmidons apparatchiks sycophants stooges lackeys flunkeys acolytes liege men adherents votaries disciples toadies students flunkies votarists pupils loyalists lickspittles apostles epigones proselytizers protégés apparatchiki followers partizans partisans hangers-on champions supporters converts yes-men worshippers advocates ideologists faithfuls scholars worshipers enthusiasts ideologues backers zealots cultists idealogues sectarians idolaters fans devotees admirers idolators Antonyms & Near Antonyms defectors traitors renegades turncoats leaders apostates coryphaei See More
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