remote

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[ɹəˈməʊt] English

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An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

At a distance; disconnected.“A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.”
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.“After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.”
(especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.“There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.”
Emotionally detached.“After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.”

A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television), vehicle or mechanical toy from a short distance away.
A means of doing something from a distance.“The bomb was detonated by remote control.”