whereby
Americanconjunction
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by what or by which; under the terms of which.
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Obsolete. by what? how?
pronoun
adverb
Etymology
Origin of whereby
First recorded in 1150–1200, whereby is from the Middle English word wherby. See where, by
Example Sentences
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The three-week international break might have posed a unique situation for a couple of clubs, whereby they could have a full squad and no games to play.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
I do think there was a place that was ready for “Widow’s Bay,” whereby nothing of the sort had been around for a while.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
He worked with the Secret Service to develop a strategy whereby people who were present or watching on television could see that Clinton did not board the same plane as the staff and press.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Zuckerberg also argues for allowing distillation, a controversial practice whereby developers query competing models to copy what they know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Both the ANC and the government were engaged in creating a climate whereby negotiations would succeed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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