Manually

/ˈmæn.ju.əl.i/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that involves physical effort rather than using automatic or electronic devices.

The form was filled out manually by the staff.

Done by hand rather than by a machine.

The car was manufactured manually in the early 20th century.

To operate or control by hand.

He manually adjusted the settings on the old radio.

Performed without the assistance of automated processes or systems.

The data entry for the project was done manually to ensure accuracy.

Involving direct physical action instead of remote or automated means.

The artist manually mixed the paint colors for her masterpiece.

Late Middle English: from the word manual + -ly.

manual labor

Physical work done by hand.

manual transmission

A type of vehicle transmission that requires manual gear shifting.

manual override

A method to take control of a system manually.

manual

Related to or done with the hands.

manipulate

Handle or control something in a skillful manner.

To do something by hand instead of using a machine.

I had to manually submit my application because the website was down.

To handle a situation directly, rather than automating it.

We had to manually fix the error in the report.