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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔːrməli/ · UK /ˈfɔːməli/
formally means: In a way that follows official rules or makes something official.
adverb
In a way that follows official rules or makes something official.
- He formally accepted the offer.
- The committee formally approved the plan yesterday.
- Have you formally requested permission?
In a serious, polite, or traditional way suitable for important occasions.
- Everyone dressed formally for dinner.
- She spoke formally to the guests.
- Why are you addressing me so formally?
Using strict rules of logic, mathematics, or another system.
- The theorem was proved formally.
- We must define these terms formally.
- The software was formally verified using mathematical methods.
Questions about formally
What does formally mean?
In a way that follows official rules or makes something official.
What is formally in other languages?
Türkçe: resmen · Español: formalmente · Français: officiellement · Deutsch: offiziell · Italiano: ufficialmente · 日本語: 正式に
How do you pronounce formally?
In American English /ˈfɔːrməli/; in British English /ˈfɔːməli/.
How do you use formally in a sentence?
He formally accepted the offer. The committee formally approved the plan yesterday.
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