ostensibly
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British pronunciation
/ɒstˈɛnsəbli/

Definition & Meaning of "ostensibly"in English

ostensibly
01

in a way that is based on appearances or perception

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Examples
She was ostensibly studying in the library, but her constant phone conversations suggested otherwise.
The company 's decision to cut costs ostensibly focused on improving efficiency, but layoffs followed soon after.
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