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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But most of these impressive displays are remotely operated or pre-programmed, with autonomous motion using so-called physical AI still rare.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
He manipulates mechanical arms remotely, using hand and arm sensors to make them pick up a pot of coffee, pour it into a mug and put the pot back in the coffee maker.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
But, he argued, "it doesn't have a project that remotely fits the time and place we are living in".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Alary, who worked remotely as a video editor for a morning news show, began making mistakes on the job and turning in assignments late.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
After the earthquake struck, firefighters activated electric panels in the floodgate remotely, and most slid shut.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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