what is an alternative word or phrase for 'to check for'
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How would one express the concept of checking details in one document against another for verification or error?
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In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
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Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
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How would one express the concept of checking details in one document against another for verification or error?
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In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
add a comment |
In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
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I would use 'to test for'.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
TEST
:to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis
—used with for:
To test for mechanical aptitude
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- To verify against _____
- To filter with respect to ______
- To correct and modify as found in _______
I assume that the process involves correction too.
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I would use 'to test for'.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
TEST
:to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis
—used with for:
To test for mechanical aptitude
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I would use 'to test for'.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
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:to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis
—used with for:
To test for mechanical aptitude
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I would use 'to test for'.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
TEST
:to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis
—used with for:
To test for mechanical aptitude
answered Dec 12 at 5:39
user307254
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I would use 'to test for'.
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
TEST
:to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis
—used with for:
To test for mechanical aptitude
answered Dec 12 at 5:39
user307254
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answered Dec 12 at 5:39
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- To filter with respect to ______
- To correct and modify as found in _______
I assume that the process involves correction too.
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In a formal context, I would ask them to proofread the new document against the original. In most cases I would ask them simply to proof the document.
– Hugh
Dec 12 at 3:42
See compare. Does that work for you?
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41
Please provide more context, and a sample sentence.
– Kris
Dec 12 at 8:41