
Respective
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.
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.
Emphasizes Distinction
Underlines that things or people are considered individually, not collectively.

The partners contributed to the project in their respective fields of expertise.
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