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Word: Remote
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English (in the sense ‘far apart’): from Latin remotus ‘removed’, past participle of removere (see remove)
rɪˈməʊt
(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant
Short Definition:situated far from main centres of population
Examples:- the area is remote from the usual tourist routes
- a remote Welsh valley
conducted or working away from a usual workplace or location, making use of communications technology
Short Definition:working or done away from office
Examples:- companies will understand that remote working can be helpful for employees
- she said teachers deserved more credit for the success of remote learning
- these jobs are largely virtual and may be open to remote workers from any location
(of a chance or possibility) unlikely to occur
Short Definition:unlikely to occur
Examples:- chances of a lasting peace became even more remote
aloof and unfriendly in manner
Short Definition:aloof and unfriendly in manner
Examples:- she seemed remote and patronizing
Word: Remote
Speech Type: Noun
rɪˈməʊt
a remote control device
Short Definition:remote control device
Examples:- universal remotes which let you operate all your audio/video components from one handset
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