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.
Other Word Forms
- unremotely adverb
Etymology
Origin of remotely
Example Sentences
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At least half a dozen universities in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Urmia said courses would be held remotely for the next few weeks.
Because this alt comedy makes no bones about its characters or situations being even remotely logical or realistic, anything goes — and does.
From Los Angeles Times
The UK Foreign Office said it was a "precautionary measure" and that its embassy in Iran's capital continued to operate remotely.
From BBC
Predator is sophisticated software that makes it possible to infiltrate mobile phones, access messages and photos, and even remotely activate the microphone and camera.
From Barron's
But the interruption lasted just 15 hours.The office was gutted and unusable; staff worked remotely.
From BBC
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