remotely
Americanadverb
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to a very small degree; slightly or faintly.
Few people believe such an outcome to be even remotely credible.
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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.
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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.
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in an isolated place.
The farmhouse is remotely situated on one of southern Africa's largest private nature reserves.
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far away; distantly.
Our system uses a single power pack to provide hydraulic power to remotely placed fans up to 200 feet away.
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Last year, tests carried out for Oslo's Ruter public transport authority revealed that Chinese manufacturer Yutong could theoretically remotely immobilise its electric buses with their "over-the-air" update system.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Tau is upfront about the fact that it uses humans to remotely operate the robots.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
This agrees with earlier observations made by instruments studying the Moon remotely.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Her work with an international NGO may allow her to work remotely from Poland.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s just my luck that I scare something remotely edible to death and it’s beyond the reach of my jaws and also smells terrible.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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