Meaning & use
essentially
In the most basic or fundamental respect; used to summarize the true nature of something.
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Essentially, the plan involves cutting costs and increasing production speed.
The two proposals are essentially the same, despite their different wording.
A note on using this word
Essentially is used to simplify a complex idea to its core point, often at the start of a sentence.
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