Jointly: meaning, definitions and examples

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jointly

 

[ หˆdส’ษ”ษชntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in collaboration

In a manner characterized by collaboration or cooperation.

Synonyms

collaboratively, cooperatively, together.

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Word Description / Examples
jointly

Used when two or more parties are involved in an action or decision together, often in a formal or legal context.

  • The two companies will jointly develop the new technology.
  • The authors jointly wrote the research paper.
together

A general term that can be used in informal contexts to indicate that two or more people or things are combined for any purpose.

  • Let's solve this problem together.
  • They went to the party together.
collaboratively

Best used in professional or creative settings where various individuals or groups work together towards a common goal.

  • The team worked collaboratively on the project.
  • The artists collaboratively designed the mural.
cooperatively

Ideal for situations where team effort and the smooth interaction among group members are emphasized.

  • The students worked cooperatively to build the robot.
  • They are operating cooperatively to solve the issue.

Examples of usage

  • They worked jointly on the project.
  • The two companies agreed to work jointly on the development of the new product.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a shared manner

In a manner that involves sharing or common ownership.

Synonyms

collectively, commonly, shared.

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jointly

Used when referring to an action or task accomplished together by two or more parties, emphasizing cooperation and partnership.

  • They jointly decided to invest in the new project.
  • The book was written jointly by two renowned authors.
shared

Indicates that something is owned, experienced, or used by two or more parties; emphasizes the act of sharing rather than the cooperative action.

  • They have a shared interest in hiking and outdoor activities.
  • The workspace is shared between the two companies.
commonly

Used when something is frequent or typical among a group of people or entities, not necessarily implying an organized effort.

  • This plant is commonly found in tropical regions.
  • It is commonly believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
collectively

Implies a group acting as a unit or with a shared objective; often used to highlight the strength or impact of the group as a whole.

  • The board members collectively agreed to implement the new policy.
  • We have to work collectively to address the community issues.

Examples of usage

  • They decided to jointly purchase a vacation home.
  • The two countries jointly funded the research project.

Translations

Translations of the word "jointly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conjuntamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemeinsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersama-sama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspรณlnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฑๅŒใง (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใฉใ†ใง)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conjointement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conjuntamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birlikte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๋™์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุดุชุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoleฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spoloฤne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฑๅŒๅœฐ (gรฒngtรณng dรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skupaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sameiginlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะปะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlikdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conjuntamente

Etymology

The word 'jointly' originated from the Middle English word 'jointli', which is derived from 'joint' meaning 'together'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

See also: disjointed, joint, jointed, joints.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,095 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.