
word choice - predefined or pre-defined? - English Language …
Which of the following is the correct usage of the word, and why? The user can use pre-defined lists. The user can use predefined lists.
What "certain verbs" are - English Language Learners Stack …
Aug 9, 2014 · In this context "certain" means a predefined subset. Usually it's used when the subset is fairly arbitrary, and to shut down discussions on how that subset is defined. If the …
What is the difference between 'divert' and 're-route'?
Aug 18, 2015 · To divert means to force off the predefined path, emphasis on the fact that it is not the original way, it's different now. To re-route means to put on a different path, emphasis on …
agreed to vs agreed on. Are they interchangeable?
Jan 24, 2020 · There's usually a difference between two parties agreeing to [some procedure] and agreeing on it. Using to there implies the procedure already existed (or had at least been …
word usage - What are the terms for these types of lines? - English ...
May 7, 2021 · Just to add to the answers: just "a line" would be fine for a solid line outside of the context of non-solid lines (most people would assume you're talking about a solid line if you …
"At" vs "by" in time-expressions - English Language Learners Stack …
Dec 8, 2014 · In Michael Swan's Practical English Usage I come across the sentences: We can use the future perfect to say that something will be completed, finished or achieved by a …
A set of vs a group of - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 23, 2019 · A set is usually a predefined collection. For example, a set of silverware would include a knife, fork, and spoon... possibly multiplied by several place settings. A chess set …
Would you use "youngsters" to refer to "young people" in a data …
May 7, 2024 · I might use 'youngsters' to refer to the younger of two predefined groups. But only if scientific rigour isn't required. And if I'm contrasting three or four groups, I'd use a more …
Issue vs Problem - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
My phone has a problem. Luckily I could solve that problem. Issues are related to disagreement or life and decisions. I have an issue with my partner. There is an issues between these two …
"by as much as" + number - English Language Learners Stack …
The as much as X construction is more or less equivalent to up to X, but imho that second alternative has slightly stronger implications the it won't be higher than X. That's simply …