telecontrol
Definition
Noun: Telecontrol refers to the control of a system, machine, or device from a distance, typically using electronic or mechanical signals.
Usage Examples
- (The satellite is managed remotely using signals from Earth.)
- (Remote control enables safe operation in dangerous areas.)
Advanced Usage
"telecontrol system": a system designed for remote operation.
- The factory's telecontrol system monitors and adjusts machinery from a central office. (A setup that oversees equipment from afar.)
"telecontrol technology": the technological means enabling remote control.
- Advances in telecontrol technology have improved the efficiency of space missions. (Progress in remote-control methods.)
Variants and Related Words
Remote control: a common synonym for telecontrol, often used in everyday contexts.
- The drone is operated by remote control. (The drone is flown from a distance.)
Teleoperation: a related term meaning the operation of a machine from a distance, often with real-time feedback.
- Teleoperation of surgical robots allows doctors to perform procedures remotely. (Remote operation with direct control.)
Synonyms
- Remote control: the use of signals to manage a device from a distance.
- Distance control: control exerted from a location not physically adjacent to the device.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly involving "telecontrol." However, the concept is often expressed in technical contexts without idiomatic usage.