Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 10, 2013 · When testing performance or the output of different combinations of elements against one another - is it correct to say it's a "multivariant" test? Or is it a "multivariate" test?
Usage of "done" vs. "done with." [duplicate] - English Language
You're right to be bothered. I'm done my homework is not acceptable English. I'm done with my homework I have done my homework I did my homework are fine. Done is called the past participle …
"Dear Sir or Madam" versus "To whom it may concern"
I don't think there is a "black and white" rule there. With that out of the way, here's my opinion. "To whom it may concern" is used where the letter is issued for use by someone without regards to who …
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Can "then" be used as a coordinating conjunction?
Nov 2, 2016 · Can the word "then" be used as a coordinating conjunction? I am confused, because the word seems as if it works as a coordinating conjunction, but I did not see it is classified so. The …
What term is used for the closing of a letter?
Salutation is the term used to describe the beginning of a letter or other correspondence. What is the term used for the closing of a letter? Here are some examples: Yours truly, Sincerely, Best wi...
Is there a word for "the day after overmorrow" and "the day before ...
Dec 16, 2018 · I know overmorrow (the day after tomorrow) and ereyesterday (the day before yesterday) themselves are obsolete alike. I would like to know whether English has ever had words for one day …
"it seems" vs. "it seems that" [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Take a look at this very similar question here on EL&U. Quoting the relevant answer from here- In terms of meaning, there is no difference between these sentences: It seems that they have not completed …
Word for someone who pays attention to details
Mar 30, 2013 · I know I've seen a word that describes a person who has a high perception of details (for example, seeing specific information in a log file), but I can't recall it now. Insights?
grammatical number - "Copies of documents" vs. "copy of documents ...
Apr 25, 2013 · What is the grammatical difference between "copies of documents" and "copy of documents"? Same applies to other nouns. Also, an example will be very much appreciated.