remotely

[ ri-moht-lee ]

adverb

1. to a very small degree; slightly or faintly:

   Few people believe such an outcome to be even remotely credible.

2. at or from a distance, typically by means of an electronic connection: The system is remotely controlled from a central computer.

   We can work remotely or on the client site, depending on your requirements.

   The system is remotely controlled from a central computer.

3. distantly or indirectly; not immediately: We consulted everyone closely or remotely involved with the project before deciding how to proceed.

   He’s remotely related to my wife.

   We consulted everyone closely or remotely involved with the project before deciding how to proceed.

4. in an isolated place:

   The farmhouse is remotely situated on one of southern Africa's largest private nature reserves.

5. far away; distantly:

   Our system uses a single power pack to provide hydraulic power to remotely placed fans up to 200 feet away.

Other Words From

• un·re·mote·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of remotely¹

remote ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They do not have weapons - and each can be controlled remotely or automatically - as long as its route is pre-programmed.

From BBC

Much of the album was recorded remotely, which Goodwin described as a "godsend" when asked about the process of personal recovery and recording new material.

From BBC

Police used loudspeakers to tell them to leave and bike rental firms warned they would remotely lock bikes taken out of Zhengzhou.

From BBC

The innovation allows locals to do things they couldn’t previously, like attending medical appointments remotely and gaming.

From BBC

In legal filings, however, he was defiant, saying he “never made any comment that was even remotely offensive.”

From Los Angeles Times

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• casually