Whereby

Pronunciation:/wɛrˈbaɪ/
ENZH

Quick Translations

  • 通过
  • 用以
  • 借以

Definitions

adverb

Definition

By which; through which.

In ZH

通过;由此;由什么方式或途径。

Examples

  • The company established a new policy whereby employees can work from home.
  • He created a system whereby information can be shared easily among team members.
  • They signed a contract whereby the seller agreed to deliver the goods on time.

Cultural Notes

'Whereby' is often used in formal writing, particularly in legal or academic contexts. It connects a means or method with an outcome, indicating how something is done.

conjunction

Definition

In accordance with which; according to which.

In ZH

根据此;与之相对应。

Examples

  • There are several rules whereby we must abide in this project.
  • She explained the procedure whereby we would conduct the research.
  • The agreement is structured in a way whereby all parties benefit.

Cultural Notes

This usage often appears in contexts involving rules or agreements, reinforcing clarity in formal discussions.