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by two time
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "by two time" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be a misunderstanding or a typo, as the correct expression would typically be "by two times" or "twice." Example: "The project was completed by two times the expected duration."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Exact Expressions
9 human-written examples
It is clear that in order to study the dynamical properties of coupled systems (3)–(4) we can firstly analyze the fast and slow two subsystems which are determined by two time scales t and s.
When the percentage of coverage reached more than 80%, this latter electrochemical contribution to EIS was negligible and the reduction process of oxygen was highlighted by two time constants observed from impedance diagrams.
Science
Impedance spectra characterized by two time constants distributed in the low and high frequency domains indicated that both the charge transfer and adsorption of reaction intermediates affect the electrode kinetics.
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Deterministic and stochastic stability are studied for this model, as well as other important system behaviors such as convergence rate to a stable equilibrium point, hysteresis induced by two time scales of the system model, and noise sensitivity with respect to the system parameters.
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The film which was penned by two time Pulitzer winner Norman Mailer's youngest son and directed by his eldest son (I'm not joking!!) seems to be part romance part crime thriller, but with the added layer of blindness.
News & Media
A typical gelation profile is characterized by two time phases.
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Similar Expressions
51 human-written examples
Participation in the J different programmes is denoted by two time-varying 1×J-dimensional vectors of dummy variables, d 1 t) and d 2 t).
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This precision is maintained by two time-keeping systems: (1) the 64 Hz time index (TI) distributed by the onboard satellite system and (2) the 524,288 Hz S-WPIA clock distributed by the PWE (Fig. 1).
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In contrast to previous work viewing biological parametric uncertain systems as perturbations to a known nominal linear system, the perturbed biological system is modeled as nonlinear perturbations to a known nonlinear idealized system and is represented by two time-scales (subsystems).
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We imagine that birdsongs are produced by two time-varying control parameters that control the frequency and amplitude of vibrations of the syrinx of a songbird (see Fig. 2).
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It was the first loss suffered by two-time African champions Enyimba in the competition this year after eight victories and three draws, including one at the same Casablanca stadium against Raja during the group phase.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity and grammatical accuracy, replace "by two time" with more precise alternatives like "twice" or "two times".
Common error
Avoid using "by two time" in formal writing. Ensure clarity by opting for grammatically correct phrases such as "twice" or "on two occasions" to maintain professionalism and credibility.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "by two time" is used as an adverbial phrase, though grammatically incorrect. It attempts to modify a verb or adjective, indicating frequency or multiplicity. Ludwig AI indicates that it is not correct English.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
67%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "by two time" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. Ludwig AI highlights this, suggesting that more appropriate alternatives like "twice" or "two times" should be used instead. While the phrase appears in some contexts such as news and scientific articles, it is recommended to use grammatically correct alternatives for clarity and professionalism. Using the correct phrase enhances the credibility and understandability of the writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
twice
A concise way to express the same quantity or frequency.
two times
More explicit in stating the quantity or frequency.
on two occasions
Emphasizes separate instances or events.
in two instances
Highlights specific occurrences.
doubly
Implies an increase or multiplication by a factor of two.
by a factor of two
Focuses on the magnitude of change.
in duplicate
Describes something that is made or exists in two identical copies.
on two separate occasions
Stresses the distinction between the two events or instances.
in both instances
Highlights that something applies to each of two cases.
with twofold
Suggests a dual or double aspect.
FAQs
What's the correct way to say "by two time"?
Is "by two time" ever appropriate in writing?
How can I use "twice" in a sentence?
You can use "twice" to indicate that something happens two times. For example, "I visited the museum twice this month".
What's the difference between saying "twice" and "by two time"?
"By two time" is not grammatically correct. It's better to use "twice", which is a concise and correct way to indicate that something happens two times.
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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
77%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested