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RC

|R/C|

B1

🇺🇸

/ɑːr ˈsiː/

🇬🇧

/ɑː ˈsiː/

remote operation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'RC' originates from the English words 'remote control' and 'radio control'.

Historical Evolution

'Remote control' and 'radio control' were abbreviated to 'RC' in modern English usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'RC' referred to 'remote control' and 'radio control', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an abbreviation for 'remote control', a device used to operate a machine or apparatus from a distance.

I lost the RC for the TV.

Synonyms

Noun 2

an abbreviation for 'radio control', a method of controlling devices remotely using radio signals.

He enjoys flying RC planes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45