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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This allows her to spend time with her mother while working remotely.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
Although one participant appeared remotely, on a large TV monitor, during the real interrogation, the theatrical version places all three figures in the same room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
I hadn’t thought about it so much in the beginning, and this is not remotely to compare myself to him, but our enterprises have a lot of similarities.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
The 62-year-old father-of-two is set to exercise all mayoral authority during Kawata's absence, discussing major matters with her remotely once a week.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
“It’s all in there—and by the way, umami means ‘deliciousness,’ even though I don’t remotely like mushrooms.”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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