
Why do firearms "report"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 6, 2016 · A written account of something you have observed or witnessed. 2. A oral definition of an incident after it happened. 3. The imperative usage "Report to my office at once!" Well report simply …
Is there a word for people who directly report to me in office?
Feb 28, 2018 · 6 Report is the common word used in this context. See the 4th definition under noun, in OLD: Report An employee who reports to another employee. Although they are your subordinates by …
Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"
0 You have a valid point. Dictionaries disagree. This definition of as of is given by Wiktionary: From, at, or until a given time. Collins concurs: up to, on, or from (a specified time) Most dictionaries give the …
Report of vs report on - WordReference Forums
Dec 30, 2016 · Hi folks, May i know what is the different between report of and report on, below is the example; I have sent out the daily report of logon activity. I have sent out the daily report on the login …
Difference between "substantive" and "substantial"
Yeah. If I was assigned to write a "substantial report", I'd take that to mean it must be long and weigh a lot. But a "substantive report" would mean that it must say something of value, it can't just be …
RAS, R.A.S. (rien à signaler) - WordReference Forums
Dec 9, 2005 · Do we have an American equivalent for this this French abbreviation "Rien À Signaler".? :confused: Thank you, Cashew Moderator note: Multiple threads merged to create this one.
Use of 'as per' vs 'per' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Among meanings for preposition per, wiktionary.org includes in accordance with [e.g.] I parked my car at the curb per your request It defines as per as a preposition meaning "Consistent, or in accordance, …
report of/on/about - WordReference Forums
Aug 31, 2009 · "A report on/about something/someone" refers to the subject of the report. "Report on" is probably more formal but also considerably more common than "report about".
word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
For example: Company X has just published its annual report. It is very unlikely tho come across a yearly report. Yearly is relatively informal, where it can be used: Did you meet your yearly targets? In …
Correct use of "circa" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 11, 2011 · It has always been my understanding that circa is properly used only when exact dates are unknown or disputed. (I will concede to my betters about the use of circa with measures. …