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I reproduction

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I reproduction" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It cannot be used in written English as it stands, as it lacks grammatical structure and context. Example: "I reproduction of the document is necessary for the meeting." (This is an incorrect usage.)

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Two aspects will be assessed: (i) reproduction of the benchmark systems (data and structure) and (ii) refinement / extension of a network structure by combination of different experimental data.

The following diagnostic criteria were applied: (i) reproduction of symptoms (dizziness, light-headedness, pre- and syncope), if patients were able to recall conditions preceding syncope, and (ii) conventional criteria of OH, carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH), and reflex (neurally mediated) syncope (NMS).

Science

Europace

The detail comes from a bit of communication between Woz and a deeply devoted Apple I reproduction expert, Mike W. Mike (who hosts what is almost certainly the world's most detailed registry of remaining Apple I systems), noticed a slight flaw in the Apple I's design: A quirk in the power supply would occasionally make the system's memory "unreliable".

News & Media

TechCrunch

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Is reproduction always the goal of sex, or do variations with no prospect of insemination take place?

News & Media

The New Yorker

As Salon's Mary Elizabeth Williams (who tweeted "OF COURSE we mothers love our children & put them 1st. How many more times do we have to say it before it's ok to have other achievements?" with respect to the first lady's speech) once asked, "Is reproduction automatically the greatest thing Natalie Portman will do with her life?

News & Media

The New York Times

This nonlinear difference equation is intended to capture two effects: i. Reproduction where the population will increase at a rate proportional to the current population when the population size is small and   ii.

This paper examines the relationship between a firm's strategic framework and business environment and the probability of becoming the target of "copying", differentiated into (i) unauthorized reproduction of its technological product elements or insignia, and (ii) patent and trademark infringement.

Is assisted reproduction acceptable to patients?

Authors' response: I compare reproduction of asexual and sexual organisms and describe the corresponding inheritable units: a cell (not just DNA) in case of asexuality and a generation of population (not just individual organism) in case of sexuality.

I think it is for unfailing reproduction, i.e. for survival of the lineage.

There I found reproductions of old dangers-of-drinking posters that I really should have bought when I had the chance, including ones with messages that, when translated, say "Alcohol does not nourish" and "Epilepsy of the drinkers".

News & Media

The New York Times
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use the correct verb form, such as "I reproduce" or "I am reproducing", instead of the grammatically incorrect noun phrase "I reproduction".

Common error

Avoid using the noun "reproduction" when the verb "reproduce" is required. "Reproduction" refers to the process or result, while "reproduce" indicates the action of creating a copy or replica.

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Digital Humanist | Computational Linguist | CEO @Ludwig.guru

Source & Trust

82%

Authority and reliability

2.2/5

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Real-world application tested

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I reproduction" functions incorrectly as it attempts to use a noun, "reproduction", as a direct object of the pronoun "I". According to Ludwig AI, this construction is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage would involve a verb form.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

40%

News & Media

40%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I reproduction" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment. The correct usage involves using verb forms like "I reproduce" or "I am reproducing". While the intent might be to express the action of making copies, the incorrect structure undermines its effectiveness. Example sentences identified by Ludwig are rare and should serve as cautionary examples, not models to emulate. It's important to distinguish between the noun "reproduction" and the verb "reproduce" to ensure grammatical accuracy.

FAQs

How can I correctly use "reproduction" in a sentence?

Use "reproduction" as a noun. For example, "The reproduction of the painting was very accurate."

What is the correct verb form to use instead of "I reproduction"?

The correct verb form is "I reproduce" or "I am reproducing", depending on the context.

Is "I reproduction" grammatically correct?

No, "I reproduction" is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage involves using the verb form such as "I reproduce".

What can I say instead of the incorrect phrase "I reproduction"?

You can use phrases like "I reproduce", "I am reproducing", or "I make copies" depending on the intended meaning.

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Source & Trust

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