Meaning of the word "in essence" in English

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in essence

US /ɪn ˈes.əns/
UK /ɪn ˈes.əns/
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Phrase

fundamentally; in all important respects

Example:
In essence, the two proposals are the same.
Her argument, in essence, was that he was too young for the job.
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