typically
Americanadverb
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in a way that serves as or conforms to a type.
The study examines the eating patterns of both typically developing children and those who have intellectual or developmental delays.
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commonly or characteristically.
A Florida thunderstorm typically works like this: lightning and thunder, torrential rain, gusty winds, and then it’s all over in about 5 to 10 minutes.
Other Word Forms
- nontypically adverb
- quasi-typically adverb
- untypically adverb
Etymology
Origin of typically
Example Sentences
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Employers in Australia, England, Germany and Spain have typically been doing more to hire older adults than those in the U.S.,
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They typically lend to medium-size companies that can’t readily access public debt markets.
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Analysts typically get access to management, which helps them build financial projections.
From Barron's
Cryptos typically prefer an environment where rates are being cut – the Fed held them steady yesterday, and they like a decline in inflationary pressures.
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FedEx can typically offset higher energy prices with fuel surcharges, but higher shipping costs can still depress freight demand.
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