respectively

Respectively is defined as in the order given.

(adverb)

An example of respectively is what one might say instead of "in that order" in "Alice is 5 and James is 7, in that order."

See respectively in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

in regard to each of two or more, in the order named: the first and second prizes went to Mary and George, respectively

See respectively in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Singly in the order designated or mentioned: I'm referring to each of you respectively.

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