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Correct use of “proof-of-concept” [closed]
In writing a technical paper, I'm wondering about the correct use of proof-of-concept.
In short, the situation is that we have developed an application/tool to show the feasibility of a new approach ...
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What is the difference between “left/right side” and “left/right-hand side”?
This question arose in the context of referring to locations in a figure, e.g.:
A dot is added to the left(-hand) side of the diagram.
What is the difference in meaning (if there is one)? What ...
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Compound adjectives functioning as adverbs modifying other adjectives; is it possible and grammatical?
Soul-crushingly bad; heartbreakingly sad; bone-crunchingly violent; etc. I swear I have seen it done, but I am not sure whether it's proper grammar or not. Thanks!
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Is “faster speed”, “faster performance” correct? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is 'low speed' finally proving its merit?
Recently in a mayor presentation of upcoming product I saw slide talking about "faster performance". Then in BBC ...
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Using an adjective with a series of nouns — “a broken nose, jaw and ribs” [closed]
An alleged burglar was left with a broken nose, jaw and ribs after US rapper-actor LL Cool J confronted the intruder in the kitchen of his Los Angeles home, prosecutors said Thursday.
In the ...
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“Iran diplomats return to heroes' welcome”
That's an example of the type of headline increasingly seen in the media - I first noticed the trend on Sky News but it seems to have become endemic.
To my mind the example above should read "Iranian ...
