thereby

American  

[thair-bahy, thair-bahy] / ˌðɛərˈbaɪ, ˈðɛərˌbaɪ /

adverb

1. by that; by means of that.

2. in that connection or relation.

   Thereby hangs a tale.

3. by or near that place.

4. Scot. about that number, quantity, or degree.

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thereby British  

/ ˈðɛəˌbaɪ, ˌðɛəˈbaɪ /

adverb

1. by that means; because of that

2. archaic by or near that place; thereabouts

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Etymology

Origin of thereby

before 900; Middle English therby, Old English thǣrbī. See there, by

Example Sentences

Sopher notes: “most managers in the top 20 either limited inflows or returned capital to investors, thereby limiting the size of their assets under management.”

From MarketWatch

“They are imperative for European energy security and they must be replenished by the next heating season, thereby pushing up gas prices for the injection season.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU defines coercion as a third country "applying –- or threatening to apply -– measures affecting trade or investment", thereby interfering "with the legitimate sovereign choices" of the EU and member states.

From Barron's

Demaree said AI is driving a return on investment where Lockheed has put it to use, primarily by helping her team of 5,000 accelerate the pace of projects—thereby reducing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

And because its payout is guaranteed, this bond portion would have virtually no correlation with the stock portion — thereby improving the 60/40 portfolio’s risk-adjusted performance.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• through
• with