respectively

American  

[ri-spek-tiv-lee] / rɪˈspɛk tɪv li /

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.

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respectively British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of respectively

First recorded in 1550–60; respective + -ly

Example Sentences

But instead, they will be left with more regrets as they head into the men's and women's events on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

From BBC

Kyndryl posted an adjusted profit of 52 cents a share for the quarter on revenue of $3.86 billion, shy of the 60 cents a share and $3.89 billion, respectively, that analysts had penciled in.

From The Wall Street Journal

The past five Six Nations meetings between England and Wales at Twickenham have been decided by two, four, three, six and four points respectively.

From BBC

We'll know in April whether his latest releases can emulate the recent success of ex-bandmates Harry and Louis, who topped the single and album charts respectively last week.

From BBC

Those same tools also will boost profit margins in its other business units, like advertising and online retail, which generated revenue of $21 billion and $83 billion last quarter, respectively.

From Barron's

Related Words

• categorically
• clearly
• correctly
• definitely
• especially
• exactly
• explicitly
• individually
• pointedly
• precisely
• specially