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administered starting
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "administered starting" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe the initiation of an administration process or action, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure. Example: "The new policy was administered starting next month."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
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Alternative expressions(2)
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Results suggest that buprenorphine is not inferior to methadone on outcome measures assessing NAS and maternal and neonatal safety when administered starting in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Science
Premenopausal patients could enroll in the AI arm if ovarian suppression was also administered, starting at least 2 weeks prior to AI. Patients with tumors which were both ER + and HER2+ were eligible for either arm, but single-agent therapy for the 2-week study period was required.
Science
Treatment was administered starting from day 1 of cuprizone feeding until termination.
Science
Drugs were administered starting two days prior to transplant of GFP-expressing NPCs into allogeneic and isogenic hosts.
Science
MY-24 treatments were administered starting 4 h prior or 1, 3 or 5 days after challenge with 200 CCID50 of TCRV.
Science
Antibiotics were intravenously administered starting 6 hours after the insult.
Science
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Npc1−/− mice treated with a combination therapy of NB-DNJ (administered daily starting at P10) and allopregnanolone/CD (administered weekly starting at P7) showed a 2 week delay in onset of clinical signs (ataxic gait, tremor) when compared to untreated (given no injections) or vehicle (saline or CD) treated Npc1−/− mice.
Science
Five quick breaths (which can be given while the victim is still in the water) should be administered before starting cardiac massage on land.
News & Media
For coagulation management, 1 mg of rFVIIa was intravenously administered before starting surgery.
Science
Thus, vaccinations are suggested to be administered before starting IS therapy or therapy should be interrupted during remission of the disease [6].
Venlafaxine (10 and 20 mg/kg; p.o)., sertraline (10 and 20 mg/kg; p.o). and Levodopa combination with Carbidopa (10 mg/kg; p.o). were administered daily starting from 7th day one hour prior to rotenone administration.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
For improved clarity, replace "administered starting" with phrases like "began administering" or "initiated treatment".
Common error
Instead of using "administered starting", specify a clear starting point with phrases like "administered from [date]" or "treatment commenced on [date]".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "administered starting" functions as part of a predicate, specifying the action of administering something and indicating the commencement point. However, Ludwig AI identifies this phrasing as grammatically incorrect and suggests more precise alternatives.
Frequent in
Science
88%
Formal & Business
8%
News & Media
4%
Less common in
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0%
Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "administered starting" is frequently used, particularly in scientific and formal contexts, to indicate the commencement of a process or treatment. However, Ludwig AI flags it as grammatically incorrect, advising the use of clearer and more precise alternatives such as "began administering", "initiated treatment", or specifying a start date directly (e.g., "administered from [date]"). While common, prioritizing grammatical correctness enhances clarity and professionalism. Using stronger alternatives such as started administering improves the overall quality of the text.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
began administering
Uses a more direct verb to indicate the commencement of administration.
began giving
Uses a more direct verb to indicate the commencement of giving.
started administering
Reverses the order for clarity and emphasizes the action of beginning administration.
commenced administration
Formal alternative highlighting the start of an administrative process.
initiated treatment
Specifically refers to the beginning of medical treatment.
implemented from
Highlights the date the implementation or administration started.
treatment initiation
Nominalization focusing on the start of treatment as a concept.
giving from
Focuses on the moment from which something is being given.
began the regimen
Emphasizes the commencement of a structured treatment plan.
introduced the drug
Focuses on the first use or application of a drug.
FAQs
How can I rephrase "administered starting" for better clarity?
Consider using phrases such as "began administering", "initiated treatment", or "implemented from" for improved precision.
What's wrong with the phrase "administered starting"?
While understandable, "administered starting" lacks grammatical precision. It is better to clarify when the administration began by using a clearer verb or specifying a starting date.
Is "administered starting" grammatically correct?
No, Ludwig AI considers the phrase "administered starting" grammatically incorrect. It's advisable to use more precise language such as "started administering" or "treatment initiation" instead.
What are some alternatives to "administered starting" in a medical context?
In medical contexts, "initiated treatment", "began the regimen", or "treatment initiation" are suitable alternatives for "administered starting".
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested