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1 mpcs
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "1 mpcs" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It can be used in technical contexts, particularly in fields like telecommunications or data transfer, where "mpcs" might refer to "million packets per second." Example: "The network can handle up to 1 mpcs, ensuring efficient data transmission."
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Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
The box size is 1 Mpc (comoving).
It is found that the electron temperature is about a half of the mean temperature at radii ∼ 1 Mpc.
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Excluding the data of the SE quadrant, the cluster appears relatively relaxed and we estimate a total mass within 1 Mpc of 1.0 ± 0.2 × 1015M⊙.
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This could lead to an about 50%% underestimation in the total mass contained within ∼ 1 Mpc when the electron temperature profiles are used.
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Human immunoselected STRO-1+ MPCs were then incorporated into the hydrogels.
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For a 5 Mpcs continuously pumped entangled photon source, we require 20 bits timing information per detection event leading to (4times 10^{10}) bits per pass.
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In contrast to other primary or transformed heterologous cells transduced with EWS-FLI-1, MPCs expressing EWS-FLI-1 (MPCEWS-FLI-1) displayed a transcriptome consistent with survival, proliferation and invasion [8].
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Although Sca-1+ MPCs have been reported (61, 62), these cells probably represent a rare MPC population.
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It is believed that MPCs in cartilage co-express the markers CD105 and CD166 and that there are no CD166- MPCs.
On the other hand, the CD166- chondrocytes showed some limited multipotency in the present assays, indicating that there may also be CD166- MPCs in cartilage [ 5].
However, no differences concerning the percentages of CD105+/CD166+ MPCs in normal-appearing and degraded OA cartilage have been previously observed [ 5].
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to data transfer rates, clarify whether you mean "million packets per second" or use the more standard unit "Mbps" (megabits per second) to avoid ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid using "mpcs" without defining it, as it is not a universally recognized abbreviation. Always spell out "million packets per second" or use the standard "Mbps" for megabits per second on first use to prevent misunderstanding.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "1 mpcs" functions as a quantifier followed by a unit of measure, aiming to specify a rate or throughput. However, it is important to note that the abbreviation is not standard, causing potential ambiguity, as Ludwig AI points out.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "1 mpcs" is intended to represent a data transfer rate, likely meaning "1 million packets per second". However, "mpcs" is not a standard abbreviation, which is why Ludwig considers the phrase grammatically incorrect. It's better to use standard units like "1 Mbps" (megabits per second) or explicitly state ""million packets per second"" for clarity. The absence of real-world examples further underscores its limited and questionable usage. When referring to data transfer context always use standard phrases or abbreviations to avoid misinterpretation.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
1 million packets per second
Replaces the abbreviation "mpcs" with the full form, clarifying the unit of measure.
1 Mbps
Uses the standard abbreviation for "1 megabit per second", a common measure of data transfer rate.
A rate of 1 million packets per second
Adds context by specifying that "1 million packets per second" is a rate.
1 million data packets per second
Specifies the "packets" as "data packets", adding more context to the type of packets.
A throughput of 1 mpcs
Replaces "rate" with "throughput", to suggest rate of successful message delivery over a communication channel.
Transferring 1 million packets per second
Uses a verb to describe the action of transferring data at the specified rate.
A speed of 1 million packets per second
Replaces "rate" with "speed", which is conceptually similar in this context.
One million packets can be sent per second
Rewords the phrase to emphasize the capacity to send packets at that rate.
The system processes 1 million packets per second
Focuses on the system's processing capability at the given rate.
The data is transmitted at 1 mpcs
Uses "transmitted" to specify how the data is being transferred at that rate.
FAQs
What does "mpcs" stand for?
"mpcs" can stand for "million packets per second", which is a measure of data transfer rate. However, it is not a standard abbreviation. It's better to use "million packets per second" or "Mbps".
How do I use "million packets per second" in a sentence?
You can say, "The network can handle a rate of "million packets per second"." or "The system's throughput is "million packets per second"".
Is it better to use "mpcs" or "Mbps"?
"Mbps" (megabits per second) is a more standard and widely recognized abbreviation for data transfer rates. Using "Mbps" is generally preferred for clarity. Ludwig AI recommends avoiding "mpcs" since it's non-standard.
What are some alternatives to saying "1 million packets per second"?
Depending on the context, you could use "1 Mbps" if you are referring to data transfer rate, or rephrase it as "the system processes "million packets per second"" to emphasize processing capacity.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested