respectively

[ri-spek-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. (of two or more things) referring or applying to two or more things previously mentioned in a parallel or sequential way.

   Joe and Bob escorted Betty and Alice, respectively.

2. in precisely the order given; sequentially.

respectively

/ rɪˈspɛktɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. (in listing a number of items or attributes that refer to another list) separately in the order given

   he gave Janet and John a cake and a chocolate respectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of respectively¹

First recorded in 1550–60; respective + -ly

Example Sentences

It added: "The implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to Nato would need the consent of EU and Nato members respectively".

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Perhaps the key point is that only five long throws were attempted, compared to 10 and eight by Wolves and Everton respectively.

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Next week’s limited calendar includes Tuesday’s release of September retail sales and the producer price index, from the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics, respectively.

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Italy will also have two auctions, to be held on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

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The photographs that bookend “Here to There,” respectively titled “Decision Time” and “Decision Made,” were snapped through Mr. Winter’s windshield mere moments apart.

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