viz.

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin videlicet (that is to say, namely), short for videre licet (it is permitted to see ). The z was originally not a letter but a common Middle Latin symbol that was used for -et.

[edit] Pronunciation

Usually read out as namely or to wit. Otherwise pronounced as follows:

[edit] Adverb

viz.

  1. namely, that is to say, as follows, specifically, as an illustration.

[edit] Usage notes

Often used to introduce a list or series.

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