manually

[man-yoo-uh-lee, -yuh-lee]

adverb

1. by hand or using one’s hands.

   The power source must include a manually operated switch device or circuit breaker.

   Even the entry-level model comes with dual-zone climate control, manually adjustable front seats, and Bluetooth connectivity.

2. using or requiring human effort, input, skill, power, etc..

   Data extraction was originally done manually, requiring significant resources to complete the tedious task.

   If you prefer that your information not be collected for the purpose of delivering targeted advertising, you have to manually opt out by clicking here.

Other Word Forms

• nonmanually adverb
• semimanually adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of manually¹

manual ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The operator would pick up the phone and manually route the call to your house.

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They made it more difficult to enroll, forcing people to manually sign up every year instead of being automatically enrolled.

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He would spend hours crunching potential price adjustments manually, based on the expense of raw materials.

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In many cases, someone has to manually type out entire workbooks to make them usable.

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This was distinct from Europe where aristocrats lived off inherited wealth, only peasants labored manually and one’s place in society was fixed.

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