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

A Berlin Airport spokesperson told the BBC some airlines were still boarding passengers manually and it had no indication on how long the electronic outage would last.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Dublin Airport said that while the technical issues persisted and some airlines were continuing to check in manually, it was expecting to operate a full schedule on Sunday.

From BBC

Brussels Airport said a cyber-attack on Friday night meant passengers were being checked in and boarded manually, while Berlin's Brandenburg Airport also reported longer waiting times due to the problem.

From BBC

A rescue worker told the Press Trust of India that they were manually digging through the debris where a hotel had stood before the disaster hit.

From BBC

The briefing suggested standard court procedure would mean that staff would spot any anomalies and manually correct them.

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