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  1. 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?

  2. Correct use of "hereby" on a formal letter [closed]

    Apr 10, 2019 · According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary: hereby Adverb by this means Examples of hereby in a Sentence: I hereby declare the Olympic Games officially open. The sum will hereby be …

  3. 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 limited …

  4. 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 average …

  5. Is the title of a course capitalized if it has no specific name?

    Oct 10, 2019 · American history is my favorite subject. American History, with Professor Clarke, is my favorite class. Note: these kinds of sentences can be ambiguous when spoken, but when written, the …

  6. 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.

  7. Why is "math" always pluralized in British English but singular in ...

    Feb 9, 2011 · There's a lot of debate about which is right (!), but not much about why there's a difference - good question. I found this: The word Mathematics was first used in English in 1581, coming from …

  8. Forward vs Forwards - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    As an adverb, what is the difference between forward and forwards?

  9. Can the idiom "It is high time" be used in formal writing?

    Oct 11, 2018 · It is a perfectly fine construction to use, even in formal contexts. Some other examples from academic literature: It is high time we in marketing paid even more attention to the criteria for …

  10. punctuation - Why are "i.e." and "e.g." written in lower case with ...

    Jan 1, 2023 · The often-swapped i.e. and e.g. sit mid-sentence, whereas NB always begins sentences to announce a key pointer. So that justifies at least the initial initial. And it's a bit like a traffic sign or …