Virtually vs Typically - What's the difference?
virtually | typically |
Almost but not quite.
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In essence, but not in fact.
(algebra) Of a substructure of finite index.
(topology) Of a covering space of finite index.
In a typical or common manner.
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In an expected or customary manner.
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, title=Euro 2012: Netherlands 0-1 Denmark, work=BBC Sport
As adverbs the difference between virtually and typically
is that virtually is almost but not quite while typically is in a typical or common manner.virtually
English
Adverb
(en adverb)The rise of smart beta, passage=Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.}}
typically
English
Adverb
(en adverb)citation, passage=An artificial kidney these days still means a refrigerator-sized dialysis machine. Such devices mimic
citation, passage=And Netherlands, backed by a typically noisy and colourful travelling support, started the second period in blistering fashion and could have had four goals within 10 minutes.}}