respectively
adverb
re·spec·tive·ly
ri-ˈspek-tiv-lē 
1
: in the order given
Mary and Anne were respectively 12 and 16 years old
2
: in particular : separately
could not recognize the solutions as salty or sour, respectively
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This will become apparent in the aftermath of the EU’s $570 million and $228 million fines respectively levied on Apple and Meta.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The electric vehicle maker’s total revenue and automotive revenue slid 9% and 20%, respectively, from a year earlier.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The cast is led by Burke Swanson, Alison Jaye and Juan Carlos, who step into the roles of Jim, Joyce and Bob, respectively.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
If Ward and Hunter do indeed go No. 1 and No. 2 to the Titans and Browns respectively, Carter would remain on the board for the Giants at No. 3 overall.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The electric vehicle maker’s total revenue and automotive revenue slid 9% and 20%, respectively, from a year earlier.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The cast is led by Burke Swanson, Alison Jaye and Juan Carlos, who step into the roles of Jim, Joyce and Bob, respectively.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
If Ward and Hunter do indeed go No. 1 and No. 2 to the Titans and Browns respectively, Carter would remain on the board for the Giants at No. 3 overall.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respectively
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectively. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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