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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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez did each respectively in one half against the New York Red Bulls, burying them during a 6-2 win that increased Inter Miami’s advantage at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference table.
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
This is probably a good time to mention that the 2024 iPad Pro models are more expensive across the board, starting at $999 for the 11-incher and $1,199 for the 13-inch model (a $200 and $100 jump, respectively).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 May 2024
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Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
This is probably a good time to mention that the 2024 iPad Pro models are more expensive across the board, starting at $999 for the 11-incher and $1,199 for the 13-inch model (a $200 and $100 jump, respectively).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 May 2024
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“Respectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectively. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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