whereby

[wair-bahy, hwair-]

conjunction

1. by what or by which; under the terms of which.

2. Obsolete.,  by what? how?

whereby

/ wɛəˈbaɪ /

pronoun

1. by or because of which

   the means whereby he took his life

adverb

1. archaic,  how? by what means?

   whereby does he recognize me?

Word History and Origins

Origin of whereby¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, whereby is from the Middle English word wherby. See where, by

Example Sentences

“Population health also affects the consumer market, whereby the demand for nonessential products and services suffers when families are struggling with illnesses and much of their disposable income is required for medical expenses.”

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At the same time, China’s Ministry of Transport announced a retaliatory investigation into Washington’s Section 301 probe, whereby the U.S. has been scrutinizing China’s domination of the global shipping industry.

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The order seeks to institute a policy known as “Most Favored Nation,” whereby the U.S. government pays prices for drugs that are tied to the prices paid by other countries.

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Further evidence of the short squeeze is the backwardation in the silver market, whereby spot prices are higher than those of futures contracts.

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“We have reached a stage where we just want any solution whereby we will not be targeted. We want to eat, drink and live.”

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