To wit
conjunction
Used to introduce a more detailed explanation or specification of something you have just said.
He made a mistake in the last game, to wit, he miscalculated the score.
Often appears as...
- to wit
- that
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
conjunction
Used to introduce a more detailed explanation or specification of something you have just said.
He made a mistake in the last game, to wit, he miscalculated the score.
Often appears as...
- to wit
- that
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Use Sparingly
To wit is quite formal and archaic, so use it sparingly in modern writing to avoid sounding out of touch.
Our objectives are, to wit, improving sales and customer satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Statements
Use 'to wit' to provide a clear example or explanation immediately after a general statement.
Several fruits, to wit, apples and oranges, contain vitamin C.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Documents
'To wit' is often found in legal documents to specify or clarify points, but may not be common elsewhere.
The party of the first part, to wit, John Smith, agrees to the terms.
Pro Tip 1/3Use Sparingly
To wit is quite formal and archaic, so use it sparingly in modern writing to avoid sounding out of touch.
Our objectives are, to wit, improving sales and customer satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Statements
Use 'to wit' to provide a clear example or explanation immediately after a general statement.
Several fruits, to wit, apples and oranges, contain vitamin C.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Documents
'To wit' is often found in legal documents to specify or clarify points, but may not be common elsewhere.
The party of the first part, to wit, John Smith, agrees to the terms.
Pro Tip 1/3Use Sparingly
To wit is quite formal and archaic, so use it sparingly in modern writing to avoid sounding out of touch.
Our objectives are, to wit, improving sales and customer satisfaction.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Statements
Use 'to wit' to provide a clear example or explanation immediately after a general statement.
Several fruits, to wit, apples and oranges, contain vitamin C.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Documents
'To wit' is often found in legal documents to specify or clarify points, but may not be common elsewhere.
The party of the first part, to wit, John Smith, agrees to the terms.
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