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satellite

7 definitions • 16 examples
1
a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:

Examples:

The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite.
a spy/weather satellite
satellite television/TV
2

Examples:

The moon is Earth's satellite.
4
a natural object moving around a larger object in space, or an artificial object sent up into space to travel around the earth:

Examples:

a spy/weather satellite
The moon is a satellite of the earth.
5
a piece of equipment that is sent up into space to travel round the Earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.:

Examples:

The cost of launching a satellite into orbit is vast.
by satellite He will address the Trade Convention by satellite on Friday.
satellite radio/phone/communications
a satellite photograph/map/image
6
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Examples:

on satellite The match will only be shown on satellite.
Their satellite and cable division sells programme sponsorship.
a satellite channel/show/service
7
an organization or place that is controlled by or depends on a bigger or more powerful place:

Examples:

a satellite of sth The company is an overseas satellite of South Africa's Anglo American Corporation.
a satellite state/city

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