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in name

/ɪn neɪm/

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phrase

/ɪn neɪm/C1formal
  • ruИспользуется для указания на то, что что-то существует или является истинным только по названию или обозначению, но не в реальности или на практике.

Used to indicate that something exists or is true only by title or designation, but not in reality or practice.

  1. Officially but not in realityB2formal

    Used to describe something that exists or is true only by title or official designation, but not in actual practice or fact.

    ruНоминально

    • He is the CEO in name only; his assistant makes all the decisions.
    • The country is a democracy in name, but it is ruled by a dictator.
    • She was the project leader in name, but the team did all the work.