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to wit

/tə wɪt/

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phrase

/tə wɪt/C2formallegalobsolete
  • ruФормальная, устаревшая фраза, означающая 'а именно' или 'то есть', используемая для введения конкретного пояснения или списка примеров.

A formal, archaic phrase meaning 'namely' or 'that is to say', used to introduce a specific explanation or list of examples.

  1. That is to say; namelyC2formal

    Used to introduce a more precise or detailed explanation of something previously mentioned.

    ruА именно

    • He had a single goal, to wit, winning the championship.
    • The company has three main departments, to wit: sales, marketing, and development.
    • She mentioned her favorite authors, to wit, Austen and Dickens.