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Manned: meaning, definitions and examples

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manned

 

[ mænd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

human presence

The term 'manned' refers to being operated or controlled by humans, typically in the context of vehicles, spacecraft, or certain types of equipment. Manned missions mean that there are human beings on board, as opposed to unmanned missions, which are controlled remotely or autonomously. This word underscores the presence of a human operator, emphasizing the role of human oversight in various operations. The concept of manned exploration has been essential in the history of space travel and aviation, where the capability of human decision-making is vital.

Synonyms

controlled, crewed, operated, staffed

Examples of usage

  • The manned spacecraft successfully returned to Earth.
  • Manned missions to Mars are being planned for the next decade.
  • This is the first manned flight to the space station.

Translations

Translations of the word "manned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tripulado

🇮🇳 मानव-संचालित

🇩🇪 besetzt

🇮🇩 diberi awak

🇺🇦 з екіпажем

🇵🇱 załogowy

🇯🇵 有人の

🇫🇷 piloté

🇪🇸 tripulado

🇹🇷 mürettebatlı

🇰🇷 유인된

🇸🇦 مأهول

🇨🇿 osázený

🇸🇰 osadený

🇨🇳 有人驾驶的

🇸🇮 človeški

🇮🇸 mannvirki

🇰🇿 адаммен басқарылатын

🇬🇪 მამოძრავებელი

🇦🇿 heyət ilə

🇲🇽 tripulado

Word origin

The word 'manned' originates from the Old English term 'man', which referred to an adult male human. Over time, the term evolved and came to encapsulate the concept of a human being in general, beyond just males. In the context of technology and exploration, 'manned' began to be widely used in the mid-20th century, especially during the early space missions undertaken by NASA and other space agencies. It was used to distinguish missions where humans were present on board from those that operated without direct human involvement. Despite advancements in technology and the growing use of robotic systems, the term has retained its significance in discussions about exploration, aviation, and military operations where human operators play a crucial role.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,471, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.