Respective
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Clarifies Ownership
Used to specify who or what owns or is responsible for something in a group situation. The siblings inherited their respective shares of the estate.
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Multiple Participants
Highlights that each person or thing in a group has a separate item or role. Team members reported on their respective tasks during the meeting.
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Emphasizes Distinction
Underlines that things or people are considered individually, not collectively. The partners contributed to the project in their respective fields of expertise.