namely

American  

[neym-lee] / ˈneɪm li /

adverb

1. that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit.

   an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.

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namely British  

/ ˈneɪmlɪ /

adverb

1. that is to say

   it was another colour, namely green

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Etymology

Origin of namely

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche; name, -ly

Example Sentences

For many economists, the yuan’s weakness is merely a symptom of deeper problems in China’s economy—namely, the country’s weak domestic demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Monroe plans to maintain a strategy similar to the one it pursued with its previous fund, namely direct lending for companies with under $35 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

From The Wall Street Journal

The obvious question soon spawns more intriguing ones, namely, who survived, and where did they go?

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s more interesting than her words are her actions, namely the relentless media tour she has been on — including this New York Times profile — over the past few months.

From Salon

Storm pointed out that the richest Americans are the ones who overwhelmingly benefit from AI, namely through the rise in asset prices like stocks, and through high wages in the tech and finance industries.

From Salon

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically