Definition of "outstations" [outstations]

• Plural form of outstation. (noun)

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• "Roman finds have been a major boost to other parts of northern England, notably along Hadrian's Wall and its outstations, which include Glannaventa naval base at Ravenglass, on the Cumbrian coast, whose 12ft-high walls are among the highest Roman remains in Britain."
• "What is particularly significant about the women at Bletchley Park and its outstations was that they were recruited as the first machine operators and did not replace men, as was the usual procedure in other types of war work."
• "There were outstations of course, but in those days the larger extra facilities were only on the drawing board."