remotely

adverb

re·​mote·​ly ri-ˈmōt-lē 

1

: to a remote extent

I could not guess even remotely what time it was.

—P. G. Wodehouse

I am grieved beyond measure that I should be, however remotely, a cause of this horror coming on you.

—Bram Stoker

2

: in a remote location

… had planned, for the afternoon, a visit to a remotely situated acquaintance whom the introduction of the motor had transformed into a neighbour.

—Edith Wharton

The remotely located house of worship survives unaltered from its original state …

—Virginia Department of Historic Resources

3

: without direct contact or control : from a distance

The mining company … has 71 immense ore trucks rumbling around iron mines in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia that are guided remotely from an office in Perth, 930 miles away.

—Michelle Innis

As a surgeon's remotely operated hands, they could assist in delicate eye or brain surgery; they could even cut your lawn—blade by blade.

—Michael Bowker

Examples of remotely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

While Hollywood often depicts hackers remotely hijacking an entire vehicle, experts say modern attacks are more likely to target the broader ecosystem surrounding autonomous cars. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Flex office roles were allowed to work from home a set number of days each month, and hybrid roles were permitted to work remotely up to two days a week. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

The power outage affected the admissions office, so employees had to work remotely and answer enrollment and other student questions over the phone, Muhammad said. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2