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whereby

/ˈweərbaɪ/ adverb · British & US
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What does whereby mean?

adverb

Used to indicate the means or circumstances by which something is done or happens. It is often used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Example

"The company was sold whereby the employees retained a significant stake."

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