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individually

1 of 1adverb
/ˌɪndəˈvɪʤuəli/
1

one by one; separately from the others

  • The students were called individually to receive their certificates.
  • Each sample was tested individually for contaminants.
  • The cookies were wrapped individually to preserve freshness.
  • The guests were greeted individually by the host.
  • We interviewed the applicants individually rather than in a panel.
2

as a single person, not as part of a group

  • She signed the document individually, not on behalf of the organization.
  • We are each individually responsible for submitting our own reports.
  • The board members spoke individually during the vote.
  • He donated to the charity individually, outside of his company.
  • The partners are taxed individually in that business structure.
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