locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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The model learns locally, and only the model updates (not the raw data) are shared back to improve the global model. Vinodhini Ravikumar, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 An antique wood door that the firm sourced locally and refurbished adds to the rustic beauty of the space. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025 The game will be broadcast on ESPN nationally and Scripps Sports locally. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 Quarterback Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota Others: Josh Johnson, Sam Hartman The intrigue: Signing Johnson, a soon-to-be 39-year-old journeyman, didn’t reshape the NFC title chase or become a weekly topic locally. Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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