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remoter

 

[ rɪˈmoʊtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

device control

A remoter is a device used to control another device from a distance, typically associated with electronic appliances like televisions or multimedia systems. The term is often a colloquial shorthand for 'remote control.' Remoters allow users to operate devices without the need for physical interaction, enhancing convenience. They usually rely on infrared or radio frequency signals to transmit commands and are integral to modern home entertainment systems.

Synonyms

controller, remote control, transmitter

Examples of usage

  • I lost the remoter for the TV.
  • Can you hand me the remoter?
  • He programmed the remoter to control multiple devices.
  • Using the remoter, she switched the channel effortlessly.

Translations

Translations of the word "remoter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remoto

🇮🇳 दूरस्थ

🇩🇪 Fernbedienung

🇮🇩 jauh

🇺🇦 дистанційний

🇵🇱 pilot

🇯🇵 リモコン

🇫🇷 télécommande

🇪🇸 control remoto

🇹🇷 uzaktan

🇰🇷 리모컨

🇸🇦 جهاز تحكم عن بعد

🇨🇿 dálkový ovladač

🇸🇰 diaľkový ovládač

🇨🇳 遥控器

🇸🇮 daljinski upravljalnik

🇮🇸 fjarstýring

🇰🇿 алыс

🇬🇪 მოახლოება

🇦🇿 uzaqdan

🇲🇽 control remoto

Word origin

The word 'remoter' stems from the word 'remote,' which originates from the Latin 'remotus,' meaning 'to remove.' The evolution of the term relates to the functionality of operating devices from a distance. Initially denoting anything that could be distanced or separated, 'remote' found specific application in the context of controlling electronic devices in the mid-20th century, coinciding with the rise of consumer electronics. As technology advanced, the term 'remote control' emerged to specifically describe devices that allow end-users to operate appliances remotely. The informal adaptation to 'remoter' reflects a more casual approach to the terminology, endorsing its everyday usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,064, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.