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What does "for that matter" mean?

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Rebecca

"For that matter" is a phrase used to indicate that a remark being made is as true or relevant as the statement previously made. It can precede or follow the second statement. Ex: I've never traveled anywhere, or even left my own city, for that matter. = I've never traveled anywhere, or for that matter, even left my own city. Ex: I am not sure this invention is practical, or even technically possible, for that matter. = I am not sure this invention is practical, or for that matter, even technically possible.

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