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  1. grammar - walk-through, walkthrough, or walk through? - English ...

    Jan 23, 2018 · For what it’s worth, walkthrough is common in my programming and gaming circles. Walk-through seems to be preferred elsewhere—there’s a general trend for …

  2. etymology - "Hold your piece" or "Hold your peace" - English …

    Jan 8, 2016 · Is the correct phrase “ to hold your piece ” or “ to hold your peace ”? This matter is often mentioned together with the matter of “ saying one's piece ”, which has already been …

  3. grammar - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    In this chapter I present a cognitive walkthrough of the interface based on the criteria Polson et al. originally presented. I also took further direction from suggestions for performing cognitive …

  4. "in how to" or "on how to"? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Dec 31, 2016 · When to add in or on followed by how to (same case when it is followed by what, which) Examples: Here see instructions in how to enable 3D option on your TV. The problem …

  5. Shoud I use a new line after Hi (someone's name) in e-mail?

    In an e-mail, suppose we start with Hi John. Should I follow with Hi John, some content (i) or Hi John, some content (ii) Is there any etiquette behind choice (i) vs (ii)?

  6. What are the differences between "manual", "guide" and …

    There is considerable overlap among the three, and to some extent they can be interchangeable. They can be coupled together or with other terms, as in instruction manual or reference guide. …

  7. "By" vs "Per". Which one should I use on expressions like "P&L ...

    The two are often used differently (though there are many cases where both would work). The word "per" carries the implication (as in percent) that there is a division going on - so if …

  8. prepositions - Scheduled FOR or IN the next days - English …

    Jun 25, 2020 · To add more into the mix, I would say "Scheduled in" (verb/preposition) can be used for creating a schedule — "The timetable for the June exams will be scheduled in the last …

  9. What is the difference between ‘discover’ and ‘uncover’?

    Apr 2, 2011 · One generally "discovers" something that is unknown (or at least, unknown to the demographic being referred to), but they "uncover" something that has been deliberately …

  10. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 18, 2020 · To go through what it could be and eliminate what it can't be, there are a number of related words each with different nuances. You are looking for a single word for a small room …