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Free sign upThe phrase "as a word" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the meaning or usage of a specific term or expression in a linguistic context.
Example: "The term 'run' can be used as a word that describes both a physical action and a sequence of events."
Alternatives: "in terms of language" or "as a term".
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Treat this map as a word search.
I use my computer only as a word processor.
Always attach your document as a Word (.doc,.docx) document.
I think color can express as much as a word".
Over the past century, "parochial" has soured as a word.
But landscape has lost credibility even as a word.
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You know, "Grateful" doesn't strike me as a word—.
You could include an interest as a word or combination of words.
In distributed memory, a paragraph is treated the same as a word.
And what qualifies as a 'word'word
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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.
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