
"meticulous" vs. "precise" vs. "accurate" - WordReference Forums
Jun 16, 2009 · Dear all, I have some doubts about the differences between "meticulous", "precise" and "accurate". I need to describe one person's attitude to complete complex tasks while paying a strong …
level teaspoon | WordReference Forums
Oct 31, 2021 · It's the same everyday (vague) versus a measuring context (more precise) as for "cup". If a cup is 8 fl oz or ~237 ml, 1/48 of a cup is 4.94 ml or a ~teaspoon. The context will generally …
año pasado / año anterior - WordReference Forums
Sep 14, 2010 · Sí, el año pasado equivale al año anterior al que se está viviendo actualmente. Espero que te sirva de ayuda!!
accuracy / appropriateness | WordReference Forums
Oct 8, 2004 · In fact, they both spur the notion about the difference between "accuracy" and "precision." If I say "It´s about a quarter to two," and it is 1:42, then I am accurate, but not very precise. If I say …
the first part of the twentieth century - WordReference Forums
Jan 28, 2018 · We already answered that issue; however, your follow-up in #6 where you say “the key problem” is related to the accuracy of the statement (i.e., the use of first rather than second for Mao’s …
dans l'attente de / en attente de - préposition - WordReference Forums
Dec 21, 2009 · Bonjour, Je souhaiterais avoir plus de précisions concernant le mode d'emploi de ces expressions. Doit-on dire : Je suis à l'attente de votre réponse, merci d'avance ou Je suis dans …
opposite of a "conservative estimate?" | WordReference Forums
Dec 29, 2013 · What would be the opposite of a "conservative estimate?" for business, such as an estimate about the revenue going down 30% due to stronger dollar, in business. The opposite …
class vs. lesson | WordReference Forums
Dec 29, 2005 · By definition, the class is the set of people who should attend the lesson. But it has been normal for a very long time to refer to the XXX class, meaning the lesson. In fact, I don't remember …
Shift vs change - WordReference Forums
Jun 14, 2007 · "Shift" isn't often used as a synonym for "change". "Shift" is more often used under its meaning of transferring or moving something/someone from one place to another (ie. "I'm going to …
On this area or in this area - WordReference Forums
May 3, 2014 · Hello, i was wondering what was the correct way to say that someone is the best in a specific field or area: he is the best in this area or on this area? same question with the word field: …