nominally

/ˈnɑmɪnəli/
adverb
  1. In name only; officially or formally, but not in reality.
    • The country is nominally a democracy, though elections are not free.
    • He is nominally the manager, but his assistant makes all the decisions.
    • She is nominally in charge of the project, but the team works independently.
  2. By a very small amount; insignificantly.
    • The stock is nominally priced at $0.01 per share.
    • The rent was nominally low, just enough to cover utilities.
    • The fee is nominally $1, so it's practically free.
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