as in separately
for each person or thing
The two problems should be addressed discretely, as one is unrelated to the other.
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separately
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When dealing with large spreadsheets, another effective strategy is to break the data into smaller, manageable sections and ask the model to analyze each part separately.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025 -
The brand recommends machine washing them separately in cold water before using them for the first time and tumble drying them to ensure the towels stay soft and fluffy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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