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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At its stand at InnoTrans, visitors could remotely operate a freight train in the Netherlands using a full-scale dashboard.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
It was also, rather unexpectedly, devoid of anything remotely related to what Pocognoli laid out as his non-negotiables - front-foot pressing, high intensity, speed of thought and mind, goal threat.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Deploying autonomous and remotely piloted machinery offers a one solution to the shortage of heavy equipment operators across construction and other job sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The machines are operated remotely and spray crops including pistachio and almond trees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“I’m actually here because it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever been even remotely part of.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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