remote station
- noun
- /rɪˈmoʊt ˈsteɪʃən/
- Specialized
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estación remota
- In this case, the laptop in McCloy's operating room serves as a remote station that lets him see and manipulate the CT in 3-D while operating.
Examples
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The remote station transmitted real-time updates to the central computer for analysis.
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Therefore, the most remote stations have a greater effect than stations in densely measured areas.
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Nevertheless, thanks to his story, doctors on remote stations in Antarctica now know to bring plenty of antibiotics to treat appendicitis, just in case.
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The scientist analyzed data from a remote station to monitor environmental changes.
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Engineers set up a remote station in the mountains to collect weather information.
Synonyms
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A device that lets you use a computer from far away
A computer terminal connected to a system over a network, not directly
A device that connects to a main computer over a network so users can access it remotely
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'remote' (located at a distance) modifies 'station' (a place or terminal), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a station that is far away. The technical detail about being connected by a data link is a domain-specific refinement but does not make the core adjective+noun combination unpredictable.
Etymology
Remote station paints a simple picture: a station that sits remote, or 'far away', from the main office or computer, like an old radio post on a hill that sends information back. So, the term now means a device or terminal in a distant place that connects to and sends information to a central computer.