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  1. Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    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?

  2. Antonym of 'Boolean' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 6, 2022 · There isn't an "antonym" because there are lots of other types of variable. "Number of seats" is integer valued. "Horsepower" and "length" are continuous. "Fuel type" is one of a …

  3. "it seems" vs. "it seems that" [duplicate] - English Language

    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 …

  4. "Had Come" or "Came" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 28, 2018 · They're both correct. If you're viewing the collecting as something that happened before the present, then it should be had come. If you're viewing it as something that …

  5. prepositions - Use of "on" or from" with list of dates - English ...

    Jan 3, 2014 · They are correct, with different implications. The first sentence, using 'on', implies that the event (birds being seen) occurred individually on each of those days. The second, …

  6. 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?

  7. Proportion vs. portion - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 2, 2018 · I already looked them up in dictionaries, but I can't understand the meanings completely. They said: Proportion is a derived term of portion. As nouns the difference …

  8. Origin of "jack sh*t" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 7, 2011 · I guess your question is more about the jack part. In English a jack is by-name for a common person. In British English, jack is a very old (13th century) term to designate the …

  9. Differences between slang words for breasts

    Apr 14, 2025 · What is the difference between “tits” and “boobs”? P.S. I'm not sure if this question is appropriate but as English is not my native language I really would love to know the difference.

  10. Is there dialectal variation in the weak form of "on"?

    Jun 23, 2023 · A formalist is usually defining binary distinctions instead of multivariate systems. And linguists do argue, especially about Official Designations, which are sort of like academic …