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

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

Neither has any experience remotely related to the job they’ll be handling.

From Slate

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

She led the city through a challenging period that includes the unsettling early spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent exodus of scores of downtown tech workers who, amid pandemic-related shutdowns, found themselves able to work remotely — and more cheaply — from other cities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• casually