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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. Usage of "done" vs. "done with." [duplicate] - English Language

    I've always found it irksome when people form sentences such as "I'm done my homework." It is of my understanding that you are never done something, but rather you are done with …

  4. 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?

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

    Is there a difference between using "it seems" and "it seems that" For example: "It seems that automatic restart is not happening now" "It seems automatic restar...

  6. What's the correct way of saying that one is pursuing a degree?

    Oct 25, 2016 · It's now considered somewhat archaic, but British students would say, "I am reading law [or whatever]". The word reading was a kind of code word, a shibboleth used to …

  7. word choice - 'Wracked with" or "wracked by"? - English Language ...

    Sep 14, 2023 · Which is considered (more) correct: wracked by [X] or wracked with [X]? Example sentences: He is wracked with grief. He is wracked by grief. The Cambridge definition of wrack …

  8. Which English word for the person who helps travellers while …

    Oct 16, 2021 · While travelling, a person joins travellers to help, explain and introduce the place we travel. What is the English word for that person?

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

    Apr 11, 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 …

  10. Word for "willing to try new and unfamiliar things"

    Mar 22, 2012 · "Open-minded" usually means willing to listen to competing ideas, as in philosophical, political, religious, etc, as opposed to trying a new sport. (Well, many people …