remotely

American  

[ri-moht-lee] / rɪˈmoʊt li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• unremotely adverb

Etymology

Origin of remotely

remote ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

No candidate came remotely close to winning the required 60% support.

From Los Angeles Times

There are devices and services that allow family members to keep tabs on their loved ones remotely and receive instant notifications if something goes wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her coaches gave her the freedom she craved and say they don’t train her in a traditional way because she’s not even remotely a traditional skater.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maintaining a stable connection between the drone and its operator, controlling it remotely, is a crucial task.

From Barron's

Marti, who works for the community environmental group Resilient Palisades — remotely now — intends to return to be near her parents who are rebuilding their destroyed house.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• casually