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considered as appropriate
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "considered as appropriate" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form is "considered appropriate" without the "as." Example: "The committee deemed the proposal considered appropriate for funding."
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Exact Expressions
55 human-written examples
Hence, the content validity of the survey instrument was considered as appropriate.
The authors reported that 80%% of the automatically generated questions were considered as appropriate for novices learning English by experts.
Gram and MB staining techniques were considered as appropriate options [9] to exclude most of the ON microorganisms.
Owing to their extreme hydrophobicity and low density, are considered as appropriate carriers for designing sustained release drug delivery systems.
Materials like CBP with low highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy level are considered as appropriate ones [9, 10, 12, 13].
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PLM alone does not suffice to confirm the presence of organic dyes [9]; LC MS was then considered as appropriate to analyze organic dyes or pigments [8].
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Similar Expressions
5 human-written examples
The user may also manually enter the value which he/she considers as appropriate for the limiting Euclidean distance.
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To construct visionary scenarios, the participants were asked to think creatively about data and describe what new data collections, repurposed existing data, or new approaches to data they would consider as appropriate for their research questions of interest.
How frequent would you consider as appropriate (eg, how many weeks for each call)?
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How frequent would you consider as appropriate (eg, how many weeks for each SMS)?
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H∞ was previously considered as not appropriate for this problem.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "as" after "considered" when indicating suitability or appropriateness. The correct phrasing is "considered appropriate."
Common error
Don't add "as" after the word "considered" when expressing that something is suitable or fitting. Saying "considered appropriate" is grammatically correct. Avoid writing "considered as appropriate".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "considered as appropriate" functions as a subject complement, describing a noun or pronoun, but is grammatically incorrect. As Ludwig AI indicates, the correct form is "considered appropriate".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "considered as appropriate" is frequently found in scientific literature, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "considered appropriate". Ludwig AI confirms this assessment. When aiming to express suitability or acceptance, it's best to omit the "as" and use alternatives like "deemed suitable" or "regarded as fitting". Using the corrected form or suggested alternatives will enhance the clarity and correctness of your writing.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Considered suitable
Removes the unnecessary "as", correcting the grammar while maintaining the original meaning.
Deemed suitable
Replaces "considered" with "deemed" and "appropriate" with "suitable", offering a more concise alternative.
Regarded as fitting
Substitutes "considered" with "regarded" and "appropriate" with "fitting", providing a slight shift in formality.
Seen as proper
Uses "seen" instead of "considered" and "proper" in place of "appropriate", conveying a sense of correctness.
Judged to be apt
Replaces "considered" with "judged" and "appropriate" with "apt", resulting in a slightly more formal tone.
Evaluated as acceptable
Substitutes "considered" with "evaluated" and "appropriate" with "acceptable", highlighting the assessment aspect.
Found to be appropriate
Replaces "considered" with "found", suggesting a discovery or determination of appropriateness.
Believed to be suitable
Replaces "considered" with "believed" and "appropriate" with "suitable", emphasizing a subjective assessment.
Thought to be fitting
Uses "thought" instead of "considered" and "fitting" in place of "appropriate", making the phrase more informal.
Viewed as correct
Substitutes "considered" with "viewed" and "appropriate" with "correct", focusing on accuracy.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use the phrase, "considered appropriate"?
The correct way to use the phrase is without the "as": "considered appropriate". For example, "The committee "considered appropriate" the proposed changes".
What can I say instead of "considered as appropriate"?
You can use alternatives such as "deemed suitable", "regarded as fitting", or "judged to be apt" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "considered as appropriate" or "considered appropriate"?
"Considered appropriate" is the grammatically correct form. The phrase "considered as appropriate" is redundant and not standard English.
Is it ever correct to say "considered as"?
Yes, the phrase "considered as" is correct when "as" introduces a role, identity, or example. For instance, "He was "considered as a leader" by his peers" is correct because "leader" is his role.
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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
3.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested