remoteˈness noun

remōˈtion noun

1. Removal (Shakespeare)
2. Remoteness (rare)

remote access noun (computing)

Access from a terminal at another site

remote control noun

1. Control of a device from a distance by the making or breaking of an electric circuit or by means of radio waves
2. A hand-held unit for controlling a television, video, etc from a distance

remote-controlledˈ adjective

remote handling equipment noun (nuclear eng)

Equipment enabling an operator to manipulate highly radioactive materials from behind a shield or from a safe distance

remote job entry noun (computing)

Input of data or programs to a computer from a distant input device (eg a card reader)

remote sensing noun

1. A method in which remote sensors are used to collect data for transmission to a central computer
2. Observation and collection of scientific data without direct contact, esp observation of the earth's surface from the air or from space using electromagnetic radiation