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Comprise, compose, or constitute? The devil is usually in the details.
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Comprise, compose, or constitute?

Most experienced writers have struggled at least once in their career with a choice between “comprise,” “compose,” or “constitute.” These three verbs frequently cause confusion due to subtle gradations in usage that make them only partially synonymous. While sticking the landing with “comprise” signals an extra level of polish and Read more…

By C.L. Ring, 2 yearsJanuary 25, 2023 ago
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Usage and Choosing Your Terms

The question of usage in formal writing is often associated with avoiding mistakes–especially, embarrassing mix-ups between close synonyms. More positively, attention to usage represents an opportunity to carefully select the best possible language for expressing technical ideas. It would certainly be possible to simply turn this post into a list Read more…

By C.L. Ring, 2 yearsJanuary 11, 2023 ago
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