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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. 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), …

  4. 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, …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. "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 …

  9. Is "complete list" idiomatic? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Mar 4, 2020 · In other contexts, "full" and "complete" mean different things. "Full" is normally used when speaking about something with a predefined capacity, for example, a jug could be full of liquid, but it …

  10. What do you call those "round checkboxes"?

    Oct 24, 2022 · The thing a blue arrow points at is called a "checkbox", right? What do you call the round elements, the ones that look like bullet points?