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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By comparison, the InterContinental Tahiti and Hilton Tahiti were reporting midweek availability in July with rates starting at $330 and $370, respectively, but with markedly less wow factor.
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David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
Manila and El Nido were the favorites, offering urban excitement and serene beach experiences, respectively.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Ford declared first-quarter regular and supplemental dividends of 15 cents per share and 18 cents per share, respectively, payable March 1 to shareholders of record on Feb. 16.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris-Orly Airport are 45 and 30 minutes away by car, respectively.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
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David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
Manila and El Nido were the favorites, offering urban excitement and serene beach experiences, respectively.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Ford declared first-quarter regular and supplemental dividends of 15 cents per share and 18 cents per share, respectively, payable March 1 to shareholders of record on Feb. 16.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris-Orly Airport are 45 and 30 minutes away by car, respectively.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2024
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectively. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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