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at each time course
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "at each time course" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an attempt to refer to specific points in time during a study or experiment, but the wording is awkward and unclear. Example: "The data was collected at each time course to analyze the effects of the treatment."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Total RNA was isolated from ipsilateral and Contralateral L4-L5 spinal cord and DRG of adult male rats (at each time course, n = 3) with Total RNA Extractor (Trizol) (Sangon Biotech, Shanghai, China), then reverse-transcribed with Prime-Script®RT Master Mix (TaKaRa, Dalian, China), according to the manufacturer's protocol.
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Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
The calcium ionophore ionomycin (1 μM) was added at the end of each time course as an internal assay control.
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The K+ ionophore valinomycin was added at the end of each time course to cause the complete collapse of the ∆ψm.
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At the end of each time course, the potassium ionophore valinomycin was added to a final concentration of 2.5 μM to completely collapse the ∆ψm.
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This gave a concentration scale of E ¯ = 8.3 × 10 − 4 mM which we took to correspond to the mean normalized enzyme level measurement across both experiments at the start of each time course (mean normalized measurement = 1279.2).
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From the parameters and the enzyme concentrations at the start of each time course, we calculated the concentrations of each metabolite that would allow the pathway to continue in dynamic equilibrium if no changes were observed in the enzyme concentrations (see Supplementary section 7).
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In this region, the adolescent reward response was similar to the adult reward and neutral responses, with each time course peaking at approximately 7.5 s.
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Despite this variation, all 11 contigs were up-regulated in the resistant pool compared to the sensitive pool at each time-course point, in agreement with ALOMYbase expression data (Additional file 7: Figure S8).
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At the end of each time-course, 40 mM sodium benzoate was added to collapse the ΔpH.
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Bottom panel, the level of remaining p62 at different time course was normalized to β-actin from 3 separate experiments.
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Next, we looked at the time course of activation of ER stress transducers.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use the more common and grammatically sound phrase "at each time point" instead of "at each time course" for clarity.
Common error
Avoid using the term "time course" when you intend to refer to individual moments in time. "Time course" usually describes a progression or series of events over time, not a specific point.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "at each time course" functions as a prepositional phrase attempting to specify particular moments within a sequence. However, as indicated by Ludwig AI, the phrasing is awkward and not considered standard English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while "at each time course" attempts to specify moments during a study, Ludwig AI suggests this is grammatically incorrect. The preferred phrasing is "at each time point". Given its rare occurrence and lack of grammatical correctness, careful consideration should be given to using it. When referring to a sequence of events or measurements taken over a period of time consider the phrase "time course". Remember to aim for clarity and precision in your writing, especially in scientific and formal contexts.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
at each time point
This is a more standard and commonly used alternative, replacing "course" with "point" to refer to specific moments in time.
at every time interval
Replaces "each" with "every" and "course" with "interval", emphasizing regularly spaced moments in time.
at different time points
Uses "different" instead of "each", suggesting a variety of specific moments being considered.
during each time frame
Substitutes "course" with "frame", implying a defined period within the overall duration.
in each phase of the experiment
Replaces the general "time course" with a specific reference to phases within an experiment.
at various stages
Uses "stages" instead of "time course", indicating different steps or periods in a process.
at all measured times
Emphasizes that measurements were taken at all designated times.
at the specified times
Highlights that the times were predetermined or pre-defined.
throughout the duration
Shifts the focus to the entire span of time, not individual points.
across the timeline
Implies considering events or data spread along a chronological sequence.
FAQs
What is a better way to say "at each time course"?
A more grammatically correct and widely accepted alternative is "at each time point". This phrasing clearly refers to specific moments during a study or experiment.
How does "at each time point" differ from "at each time course"?
While both phrases attempt to describe moments during a study, "at each time point" is standard English. "At each time course" is considered grammatically incorrect and less clear, as 'time course' generally refers to the entire duration, not individual moments.
Is "at each time course" considered correct English?
No, "at each time course" is not considered standard or correct English. It's better to use phrases like "at each time point" or "at every time interval".
When is it appropriate to use "time course" in scientific writing?
Use "time course" when describing the entire sequence of events or measurements taken over a period. For instance, you might analyze the "time course of a reaction" or describe a "time course study", referring to the whole duration. If you are describing each individual moment of measurement, use "at each time point".
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
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Source & Trust
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Authority and reliability
2.8/5
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Real-world application tested