remotely

[ri-moht-lee]

adverb

1. to a very small degree; slightly or faintly.

   Few people believe such an outcome to be even remotely credible.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. in an isolated place.

   The farmhouse is remotely situated on one of southern Africa's largest private nature reserves.

5. far away; distantly.

   Our system uses a single power pack to provide hydraulic power to remotely placed fans up to 200 feet away.

Other Word Forms

• unremotely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of remotely¹

remote ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They include being able to give evidence remotely and not being re-investigated unless there are "compelling" reasons.

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Now, as then, there is no one who even remotely resembles a prohibitive front-runner.

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UGVs are difficult to spot, they are harder to jam than an aerial drone and, most importantly, soldiers can operate them remotely from a safer location.

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Indyke’s lawyer said there was “nothing remotely sinister in the use of such entities” and there was no effort to hide that Epstein owned them.

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As a young mother and policy analyst working remotely for conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, 28-year-old Emma Waters is both living and researching the seasons approach.

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Related Words

• casually