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Free sign upThe phrase "acts as a kind of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that functions similarly to another thing or serves a particular role or purpose.
Example: "In this experiment, the enzyme acts as a kind of catalyst, speeding up the chemical reaction."
Alternatives: "functions as a type of" or "serves as a sort of".
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It acts as a kind of silent language.
He acts as a kind of sentry for the staff.
Among certain people, Russell acts as a kind of passcode.
Once they are found, the helicopter acts as a kind of sheep dog.
Its Appropriations Committee acts as a kind of court of appeal from the House Appropriations Committee.
Instead, Ms. Bass acts as a kind of elder sage in the garden war.
A floating exchange rate acts as a kind of shock absorber, in theory.
His new book acts as a kind of glossary for those previous volumes.
One hypothesis is that the wave acts as a kind of time stamp for storing data.
The blogosphere, as others have pointed out, acts as a kind of global echo chamber.
Too often, it acts as a kind of super-empowered legislature.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com