manually

American  

[man-yoo-uh-lee, -yuh-lee] / ˈmæn yu ə li, -yə li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonmanually adverb
• semimanually adverb

Etymology

Origin of manually

manual ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, the crew was able to pull off a unique operation in which they manually flew the Orion in space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"It's allowing them to synthesise vast amounts of information that previously they would have had to do manually one by one."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

If electricity fails, the bunker's ventilation system can be operated manually using a hand crank — much like in vintage cars.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

At Mammoth, the bars on the most recently installed high-speed lifts can’t be raised manually.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

After that Glenn was forced to operate the craft manually.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson