Nov 1, 2017 · For configurate, the full OED says the sense To frame by construction, to fashion, shape; to give a configuration to is now rare (they give 3 more definitions, all marked as obsolete). I think …

Jul 1, 2011 · In short, yes. This is mentioned here and (a nice blog) here. In addition, it is commonly referenced in typography manuals to specifically use the double prime instead of the quotation mark, …

An editor is one who edits; a runner is one who runs. What is a word for one who configures in the sense of a person who adjusts settings on a system?

Jan 13, 2021 · I just want to understand the difference between "Following up on & Following on from". Is it exactly the same meaning? Here you have an example: Following on from your …

Dec 10, 2014 · "At the moment" means right now. For example, "He's asleep at the moment". "In the moment" means with a special focus on the present time. For example, "living in the moment" means …

Apr 17, 2016 · Is there a short form of and aside from &? For instance, w/o is a short form of without. I used to write it but I forgot since I don't live in the US.

Apr 12, 2011 · What does this mean? I hear it often, but not sure what its meaning is. I think it means to believe what they are saying without proof.

Jun 15, 2020 · Whole is almost always used with a preceding article (the/a/an), so something like I ate whole pie is invalid, whereas I ate the whole pie or I ate a whole pie are perfectly valid. The same …

Jun 12, 2015 · I know: Single Double Triple Quadruple But what comes next? Up to 10 would be fine.

Jul 29, 2011 · From WordWeb: Annual: Occurring or payable every year What is the corresponding single word for occurring every two year, three year, four year etc. I understand that it's surely not …