respectively
Americanadverb
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(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.
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in precisely the order given; sequentially.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of respectively
First recorded in 1550–60; respective + -ly
Example Sentences
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The Treasury would then have a greater say over large-scale asset purchases and sales by the Fed, known respectively as quantitative easing and quantitative tightening, Warsh previously told Barron’s.
From Barron's
"On two other flights, two of the passengers, respectively, were women who would be possible witnesses in a Maxwell case."
From BBC
After spiffing up the biggest of its five Macau properties, Sands grew its share of the region’s gambling revenue and profit to about 25% and 30%, respectively, in the September quarter.
From Barron's
It continues: "On two other flights, two of the passengers, respectively, were women who would be possible witnesses in a Maxwell case."
From BBC
Through the summer, official droughts were declared across several regions in England and Wales, by the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales respectively.
From BBC
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