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

Now I was the one who didn’t sound remotely sorry.

From Literature

Tolles, who was raised between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, is now studying commercial and residential interior design at KLC School of Design in London, working with clients remotely.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the extreme levels of bullishness now sweeping through fund-manager circles, I wouldn’t be remotely surprised if large holdings of cash and bonds turn out to be better investments than the usual suspects currently expect.

From MarketWatch

He and his wife began spending a couple of days a week in Florida, where he would work remotely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since 1980, an important tool has become the ability to remotely monitor volcanoes from space using satellites.

From Literature

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