Meaning of the word nominally in English
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nominally
US /ˈnɑː.mə.nəl.i/
UK /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl.i/
Adverb
1.
in name only; theoretically or formally, but not in reality
Example:
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He is nominally in charge, but his assistant does all the work.
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The country is nominally a democracy, but in practice, it's a dictatorship.
2.
by a very small amount; in a negligible way
Example:
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The fee charged was nominally higher than last year.
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The price increase was so small it was nominally insignificant.
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