dem entsprechend
correspondingly, accordingly
adverb daym ent-SHPRE-khend Rare
Usage Note
Dem entsprechend (also written dementsprechend) means 'in line with that, accordingly'. It is a formal connective common in official letters, reports, and journalism: Die Nachfrage stieg; dem entsprechend stiegen auch die Preise.
Examples
"Die Temperaturen sind gestiegen; dem entsprechend haben wir den Heizplan angepasst."
Natural Translation
Temperatures have risen; accordingly, we have adjusted the heating plan.
Literal Translation
The temperatures have risen; correspondingly have we the heating-plan adjusted.
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