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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Named "Alter-Ego", the 1.2-metre tall robot can stand in for a doctor working remotely, bring a patient a bottle of water or guide them to treatment.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
“AI is the antithesis of stop-motion. We’re not even remotely interested in it, because we do stop-motion to enjoy the artistic processes,” Roy said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
The BBC has heard that inaccessible courts have led to a number of issues for disabled people, including jurors feeling vulnerable, and lawyers having to join cases remotely despite being metres from the courtroom.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The foreign minister added that any deal would be signed "remotely", though Switzerland on Friday said it had proposed it be signed there.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Usually I’m a good liar, can make up extraordinarily impressive shit when put on the spot, but right then I couldn’t think of anything remotely feasible to explain the welts.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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