externally-controlled
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/ɪkˈstɜrnəli kənˈtroʊld/
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/ɪkˈstɜːnəli kənˈtrəʊld/
managed by outside
Etymology
'externally-controlled' originates from the combination of 'external' and 'control,' where 'external' comes from Latin 'externus,' meaning 'outside,' and 'control' from French 'contreroller,' meaning 'to check or verify.'
'externus' transformed into the Old French word 'externe,' and 'contreroller' evolved into the modern English word 'control,' eventually forming the compound adjective 'externally-controlled.'
Initially, 'external' meant 'outside,' and 'control' meant 'to check or verify.' Over time, 'externally-controlled' evolved to mean 'managed by an outside source.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or regulated by an outside source or influence.
The project was externally-controlled to ensure compliance with international standards.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 18:55