respectively

Everyday

In the same order as the things just mentioned; each one matching the one in the same place in a list. tree →

In the lessons

Important in maths and science problems: "Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples respectively" means Tom has 5 and Sue has 8. Phrases: respectively.

Examples

• Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples respectively. tree →
• The red and blue teams scored 12 and 15 points respectively. tree →
• The boxes weigh 3 kg and 7 kg respectively. tree →
• Ann and Ben are 9 and 11 years old respectively. tree →
• The first and second prizes are 50 and 20 dollars respectively. tree →

Note

Do not confuse with "respectfully" (politely, with respect). Maths: match the first name with the first number, the second with the second. Usually at the end of the sentence.

In Jewish tradition

Important in maths and science problems: "Tom and Sue have 5 and 8 apples respectively" means Tom has 5 and Sue has 8. Phrases: respectively.

Examples

• The three occurrences of the root SPR that follow, “with ספר SPR and ספר SPR and ספור SPWR”, are here interpreted respectively as סָפַר safar ‘to count’, representing counting/mahetmatics; סֵפר sefer ‘scroll, book’, representing writing; and סִפּוּר sippur, representing speech. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Do not confuse with "respectfully" (politely, with respect). Maths: match the first name with the first number, the second with the second. Usually at the end of the sentence.