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better applicable for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "better applicable for" is not correct in standard written English.
A more appropriate phrase would be "more applicable to" or "better suited for." Example: "This method is more applicable to our current project than the previous one."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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5 human-written examples
The proposed approach is computationally efficient, does not require a priori supervision window and is better applicable for online detection of time-variant oscillations.
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Reason therefore is the attempt to make the principles better applicable for the generation of new ideas in product development at any stage of the product development process.
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Although structural analysis for Fault Detection and Isolation (FDI) is a well formalized method, a significant effort has still to be made concerning implementation issues and algorithmic aspects in order to make the method better applicable for real-life industrial problems.
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As our model is based on estimated fetal weight derived from ultrasound measurements, we consider our individual customised charts as better applicable for fetal assessment than charts derived from birth weight data.
Because the test was not perfectly applicable to our patients of mainly low-grade kidney injury (KDIGO 1) and Kashani et al. proved good results on KDIGO 2 and 3, the question arose wheather the biomarker test might be better applicable for predicting high-grade kidney injury [ 8].
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Group CBT was adapted into an individual CBT format because it is much better applicable within mental health care than group CBT, for instance children can start treatment immediately.
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The HMM methodology has a high sensitivity for the detection of less conserved regions, and is therefore better applicable to apicomplexan parasites which seem to have modified the canonical autophagy pathway.
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Therefore, our proposed control schemes are better applicable technically.
For natural strains, the maximization of growth yield that standard FBA assumes might be better applicable [ 20].
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Large-scale ongoing trials addressing this question may provide data better applicable to clinical practice.
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Large-scale ongoing trials may provide data better applicable to clinical practice.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for grammatical accuracy, replace "better applicable for" with phrases like "more applicable to" or "better suited for".
Common error
Avoid using "for" after "applicable"—the correct preposition is typically "to". For example, instead of "applicable for this situation", use "applicable to this situation".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "better applicable for" attempts to function as a descriptive phrase, aiming to express that something is more suitable or relevant. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, the construction is not grammatically correct in standard English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "better applicable for" is an attempt to express increased suitability, but it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI suggests that phrases like "more applicable to" or "better suited for" are more appropriate. While the phrase appears primarily in scientific contexts, its grammatical issues make it less desirable for formal writing. Always opt for grammatically sound alternatives to ensure clear and effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
more applicable to
Replaces "better" with "more" and uses the correct preposition "to" instead of "for", correcting the grammar.
better suited to
Substitutes "applicable" with "suited", which is grammatically correct with the preposition "to".
more appropriate for
Uses "appropriate" instead of "applicable", offering a similar meaning with better grammatical structure.
better fit for
Replaces "applicable" with "fit", creating a more natural and grammatically sound phrase.
more relevant to
Focuses on relevance rather than applicability, providing a slightly different nuance but correcting the grammar.
better aligned with
Suggests a stronger sense of compatibility or agreement.
more readily applied to
Emphasizes ease of application, offering a more detailed alternative.
better used for
Focuses on the intended purpose or function.
more practically useful for
Highlights the practical benefits of using something for a specific purpose.
more effectively employed for
Emphasizes the efficiency and effectiveness of using something.
FAQs
What's a grammatically correct alternative to "better applicable for"?
The phrase "better applicable for" is not standard English. More appropriate alternatives include "more applicable to" or "better suited for".
When should I use "more applicable to" instead of "better applicable for"?
Since "better applicable for" is grammatically incorrect, you should always use "more applicable to" when you want to say that something is more relevant or suitable for a particular situation.
Is there a difference in meaning between "better applicable for" and "better suited for"?
While "better applicable for" is not grammatically correct, "better suited for" conveys a similar meaning of increased suitability, but it's grammatically sound and preferred.
Can I use "applicable for" in any context, or is it always wrong?
While "applicable for" might occasionally appear, it is generally less preferred than "applicable to". The latter is the standard and grammatically correct form.
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested