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crewed (adjective)

Crewed describes a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel that is operated by a team of people on board. It is the opposite of uncrewed or autonomous, indicating that human presence is required for control or operation.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Crew' that 'Did' the work. Crew + ed = Crewed. If the crew is on the ship, the ship is crewed.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The mission was manned by five astronauts. → The mission was crewed by five astronauts.

The bus was crewed with passengers. → The bus was crowded with passengers.