On Paper Meaning

(figuratively) Based on debatable inference; in theory.

Example: Used other than as an idiom: see on,‎ paper.
06 June, 2002, Graham Snowdon, The Telegraph:
  Hutchinson, the current champion at 50 miles, is on paper the fastest rider in the field for Sunday's event

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