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 belief stems from the denomination's approach to the Bible, whereby scripture is read literally, but using only the organisation's approved translations.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“Frankly, we respect Microsoft’s innovation culture, whereby it is willing to partner with others that may be innovating faster,” UBS said.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The Chase Sapphire Reserve, for instance, has a feature called Pay Yourself Back, whereby cardholders can redeem points toward statement credits for purchases made in certain categories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
More specifically, the asset limit, whereby beneficiaries can keep only $2,000 in savings, has been frozen since 1989.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
We saw the COD as a means whereby our views could be put directly to the white public.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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