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arguably

/ɑːɡˈuːəbli/ adverb · British & US
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What does arguably mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that a statement is open to debate or that a particular view is not universally accepted. It suggests that there may be valid arguments on both sides of an issue.

Example

"The new policy is arguably a step in the right direction, but critics argue that it does not go far enough."

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