
What is the difference between summarizes and summarises?
Note: this page in the Wikipedia contains a long list of words that end with "ize" or "ise" depending on whether the usage is American English or British English. You will find words like summarize (ise), …
Is it ever acceptable for a period to come after a quote at the end of ...
Punctuation inside quotes is a rule that was invented by American publishers and is not necessarily followed elsewhere. The original reason had to do with typesetting mechanics and is obsolete. Also, …
Opposite of "summary" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
What is the opposite of summary as in a Summary Report or A Summary? Common suggestions are Exposition but that doesn't seem right at all, and other suggestions I find in a search are just …
How can I politely express that "I have understood"?
When my professor instructs me during his/her office hour, I may simply show my understanding by "Got it" or "I see". But I wonder how to say that politely and professionally in written English,
Opposite of "summarize" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 27, 2013 · Expound on or expound upon: This comes to mind for use in a situation where one wants to add considerable detail to information provided in a summarized form. For example, I would like to …
grammaticality - Which is correct: "the below information" or "the ...
I frequently see statements that refer to something later in the text that use a phrase such as "the below information". Is it more correct instead to say "the information below" (or "the following
Is there a difference in meaning between "aggregate" and "aggregated"?
Apr 24, 2015 · The word is meant to be used as a description of the summarized number/count of something (e.g. aggregate (d) consumption of heating oil, consumed by all households in a country).
Differences between summary, abstract, overview, and synopsis
Feb 12, 2014 · Are there subtle differences in meaning between the nouns summary, abstract, overview, and synopsis? Which would be the most appropriate term for a one-page "executive summary" of a …
Is there a Latin, or English, phrase or acronym for "in summary"?
Is there something similar to TLDR that can be used in professional emails and messages? Depending on context and content, abstract or executive summary could be appropriate headings, especially if …
word choice - What is the collective term for "Daily", "Weekly ...
May 20, 2016 · I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because choosing names for things in programming is explicitly off-charter for ELU.