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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. ambiguity - Is "until" inclusive or exclusive? - English Language ...

    Sep 15, 2014 · tl; dr - It's exclusive if the situation described is notable by its absence. It's likely to be inclusive if the situation described is notable by its presence. At its heart, until describes …

  6. 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 …

  7. nouns - Why the "soap" here is singular? - English Language …

    Aug 26, 2022 · I'm inclined to think he's right (otherwise "that soap" suggests some predefined quantity somewhere). But note that the resulting phrase "a lot of that brand of soap" is logically …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. What's the difference between "center" and "centre"?

    Oct 22, 2013 · Which one is correct: examination center or examination centre? What is the difference between center and centre? Is the difference only in spelling? What is the usage …