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best proposed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "best proposed" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey the idea of something being the most favorable suggestion, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure. Example: "After reviewing all the options, the best proposed solution was chosen for implementation."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Academia
Alternative expressions(3)
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Exact Expressions
19 human-written examples
Thus, Case-2 is selected as best proposed design.
The TAC of the best proposed design exhibits a 20.3% reduction than that at atmosphere pressure.
The validity of the best proposed model is justified by comparing the predicted theoretical strength with the measured strength in the tests and experimental results by other researchers.
Science
He wrote in the order that the sale "represents the best proposed transaction for the Cubs business," and that the Ricketts family has "acted reasonably, properly and in good faith".
News & Media
Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is one of the best proposed heuristic optimization algorithms in Artificial Intelligence applied to many engineering problem.
The chip area is about 4.5 µm2 for an implementation in 0.18 µm CMOS technology of the best proposed exponential circuit.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
41 human-written examples
That is why the best policies proposed with the best of intentions by reformers oftentimes hit a brick wall due to the ineffectiveness of public institutions, or the outright opposition of interest groups or influential stakeholders.
News & Media
The one I like best has proposed meeting in person a few times.
News & Media
The best solution proposed so far has been from Sheila C. Bair, the chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
News & Media
The best model proposed to describe this phenomenology is the enhanced tunneling at triple interface.
Science
When police reforms are necessary (as will happen increasingly frequently as society itself changes so rapidly) they work best when proposed, owned and implemented by the profession itself, without political fear or favour.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to suggestions, favor clearer and more grammatically sound alternatives like "most effective proposal" or "top recommended option" over "best proposed".
Common error
Avoid combining superlative adjectives directly with past participles when a noun phrase is needed. Instead of "best proposed", clarify the noun, for example, "best proposed solution."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "best proposed" functions as a modifier, attempting to describe a noun that is understood or implied. However, the phrasing is not grammatically sound and Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
56%
News & Media
28%
Academia
11%
Less common in
Formal & Business
5%
Reference
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
While "best proposed" appears in various sources, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. It functions to highlight the optimality of a suggestion but lacks clarity. Predominantly found in scientific and news contexts, its formality is questionable. For improved clarity and grammatical correctness, alternatives like "most effective proposal" or "top recommended option" are preferred. Therefore, while understandable, "best proposed" should be used with caution, especially in formal writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
best option presented
Maintains a similar structure but uses "option" to broaden the scope.
most effective proposal
Replaces 'best' with 'most effective' for clarity, emphasizing the proposal's efficacy.
top proposed solution
Substitutes 'best' with 'top' to indicate the highest-ranked solution among those suggested.
most suitable recommendation
Highlights the appropriateness of the recommendation in a particular context.
finest suggestion offered
Uses 'finest' and 'offered' to provide a more formal and descriptive alternative.
optimal plan suggested
Replaces 'best' with 'optimal', highlighting the plan's suitability and advantage.
leading recommendation presented
Emphasizes the recommendation's prominence by using 'leading' instead of 'best'.
preferred design suggested
Uses 'preferred' to indicate the design is favored among others.
most advantageous scheme proposed
Focuses on the benefits of the scheme by using 'most advantageous'.
highest-rated proposition
Highlights the proposition's quality using 'highest-rated'.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "best proposed"?
You can use alternatives like "most effective proposal", "top recommended option", or "optimal plan suggested depending on the context.
Is "best proposed" grammatically correct?
While "best proposed" appears in some contexts, it is not considered standard English. It's better to use alternatives that clearly specify the noun, such as "best proposed solution" or rephrase the sentence.
How can I use "best proposed" in a sentence correctly?
It's generally better to avoid "best proposed" and opt for clearer phrasing. For example, instead of "This is the best proposed method", use "This is the best method proposed" or "This is the most effective proposed method".
What's the difference between "best proposed solution" and "best solution proposed"?
"Best proposed solution" is less clear than "best solution proposed". The latter clearly identifies the solution and then indicates that it was proposed, making it grammatically preferred.
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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
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested