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

Of course, measles and a cold are not remotely comparable, which is precisely the issue with serious diseases that were once eradicated becoming endemic.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The remotely operated drones called “Black Arrows” can move at 100 mph, shoot pepper gel and provide real-time surveillance to law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"We didn't have any concerns there was something remotely wrong," he told BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Daniel testified he might have been able to access his wallet remotely using a “seed phrase,” a unique string of words that he wrote down on a piece of paper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

She just needed to say these things to reassure herself that we’d never do anything remotely like that—especially Lily.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

Related Words

• casually