
Why is it spelled "maintenance" and not "maintainance?"
Feb 14, 2015 · Why is the task of maintaining spelled "maintenance" and not "maintainance?" Other words related to maintaining include: maintain, maintained, maintainer, maintainability, and …
phrase requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 17, 2016 · I need a word for an item in a game which is not actually damaged but needs maintenance or servicing (preemptively replacing worn parts ...), like they do on airliners after every …
Using a singular or plural verb after "and/or"
That's probably because the "or she" part makes the whole package sound singular, when in fact the unusual coordinator "and/or" makes the whole package sound plural at least logically. And the …
Usage of the phrase "you don't know what you don't know"
Feb 25, 2012 · What is the correct usage of phrase "you don't know what you don't know"? Can it be used in formal conversation/writing?
Is there a proper term to describe ⅓ of a year (4 months)?
Sep 11, 2021 · I am looking for a proper single work term to describe one third of a calendar year. Trimester does not seem correct as it seems to refer to a period of three months (one third of a …
phrases - Support with, in, or to? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Nov 25, 2016 · Should it be 'the case worker supports the client IN finding their goals', 'the case worker support the client WITH finding her goals', or 'the case worker supports a client to find her goals'? Or
"Legend" or "key"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 9, 2011 · What is the difference between a legend or a key? Is it still called a legend if it is located at the top, rather than the bottom of results?
hyphenation - low risk rating VS low-risk rating - English Language ...
Feb 16, 2024 · The main reason to hyphenate is clarity: You don't want the reader to read "Low (risk rating)," like me on a balmy day of rating risks.
“Proceed” vs “proceed with” - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Oct 12, 2018 · Why is right to use this - This will help us proceed with the review of our boss instead of - This will help us proceed the review of our boss?
'Expired' or 'Passed away'? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 18, 2012 · When someone dies, do we say they expired or passed away? Does the word expired give any more respect when used? Or less respect than passed away?