
word choice - predefined or pre-defined? - English Language Learners ...
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.
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 defined), …
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 say, for example, …
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 reaching …
What "certain verbs" are - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Aug 8, 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 infinitive form was …
Can I use the word 'which' when I am referring the subject in the ...
Aug 5, 2015 · In my language if we would use the word what then the sentence would mean that I can type only one not predefined question (because only one exist) and Cortana doesn't want to answer …
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 people. Issue …
Would you use "youngsters" to refer to "young people" in a data report?
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 specific term.
phrase usage - Can we put 'just' before 'on time'? - English Language ...
Sep 29, 2021 · A different way to say this--"on time" compares the timing to a predefined time, whereas "in time" compares it to another event. In this sense, "just on time" doesn't make sense...the question …
"by as much as" + number - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
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 because the phrasing …