manned

Thân thiện

A manned spacecraft orbits the blue planet.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a human crew or operator on board: Describes a vehicle, spacecraft, aircraft, or station that is operated or controlled by people physically present inside it, as opposed to being automated or remote-controlled.
   • Staffed by people: Can describe a facility or post that is occupied and operated by human personnel.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The first manned mission to the Moon was a historic achievement.
  • The control room must remain manned 24 hours a day.
  • Early spacecraft were all manned, but now we use many unmanned probes.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Contrast with "unmanned" or "crewed": "Manned" is often used in direct contrast to "unmanned" (e.g., ). The term "crewed" is a modern synonym, sometimes preferred for gender neutrality.
• Historical and Technical Context: The term is most prevalent in the context of aviation, space exploration (e.g., ), and maritime operations, emphasizing the presence of a human crew for control, experimentation, or maintenance.

Variants and Related Words

• Man (verb, archaic): To supply with a crew or personnel (e.g., ). Note: The verb "to crew" is now more common.
• Unmanned (adjective): Operating without a human crew on board; automated or remote-controlled.
• Crewed (adjective): An alternative term meaning equipped with or operated by a crew.

Synonyms

• Staffed: Occupied or operated by personnel.
• Crewed: Having a crew on board.
• Peopled: (Less common in this technical sense) Inhabited or operated by people.

Antonyms

• Unmanned: Lacking a human crew; automatic.
• Automated: Operated by machines or computers with minimal human intervention.
• Remote-controlled: Operated from a distance without an onboard crew.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Manned mission: A spaceflight or expedition that includes human astronauts/cosmonauts.
• Manned spacecraft: A vehicle designed to transport humans in space.
• Manned station: An outpost, like a space station or watchtower, continuously occupied by personnel.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a crew
   • a manned earth satellite was considered a necessary research step