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separately
This adverb emphasizes a lack of connection or a sequence of individual actions. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or administrative contexts to specify that items are not bundled or that processes must occur in isolation to maintain integrity or objectivity.
In social or procedural contexts, it carries a strong connotation of prevention—specifically preventing collusion, contamination, or influence. For example, interviewing witnesses separately is a standard procedural requirement to ensure the validity of testimony.
Meanings
In a way that is not joined, connected, or combined with something else.
The two components are sold separately to reduce shipping costs.