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contains out of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'contains out of' is not correct in written English.
It should be written as 'consists of'. For example: This book consists of five chapters.
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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60 human-written examples
Then, the state pressed the Department of Motor Vehicles to compare the rolls to its list of drivers' licenses, which often contains out-of-date citizenship information.
News & Media
Each one's verbal test contains out-of-context vocabulary questions; the other half of the ISEE is in-context vocabulary, while the SSAT instead tests analogies.
News & Media
The goal is to expand coverage while containing out-of-pocket costs and feasibly roll out BHPs for those caught in the affordability gap.
News & Media
But the books are expensive, from $39.95 to $99.95, and Government officials say they are often unreliable, containing out-of-date addresses and phone numbers.
News & Media
In location-aware mobile services (LAMSs), it is important to reduce the query response time, since a late query response may contain out-of-date information.
This study presents the results of analytical and experimental efforts performed on the tension behavior of a common aerospace grade carbon fiber/epoxy material system containing out-of-plane fiber waviness.
Science
However, it is found that images captured often contain out-of-focus degradations and low brightness.
At the same time, its size should be small enough in order not to contain out-of-date data which may hide changes rendering the current ordering suboptimal.
Each diplexer delivers a wide-band signal in a different band and it is essential that its signal does not contain out-of-band components, particularly harmonics.
Wiki
For this, we constructed a subset of codon-pair context maps in which the contexts containing out-of-frame stop codons were represented (Figure 5).
Science
However, NNU3-G1A2N; NU2G3-A1NN and NU2G3-A1NN contexts which also contained out-of-frame stop codons had a majority of positive residual values (green), while NNU3-A1C2N aNNU3-A1U2NU2N conthats that did not contain out-of-frame stop codons had a majority of negative residual values (red).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Replace the phrase "contains out of" with grammatically correct alternatives such as "consists of" or "is composed of" for clarity and accuracy.
Common error
Do not use "contains out of" as it is not standard English. Prefer established phrases that express the intended meaning, such as "consists of" or "includes".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "contains out of" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies it as a non-standard construction. It attempts to describe the composition or inclusion of elements but fails to do so grammatically.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "contains out of" is grammatically incorrect and should not be used in formal or informal writing. As Ludwig AI points out, it's not a recognized English construction. Instead, opt for grammatically sound alternatives like "consists of" or "is composed of" to accurately convey the intended meaning of composition or inclusion. Avoiding this phrase will enhance the clarity and correctness of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
consists of
Replaces the phrase with a grammatically correct alternative that indicates composition.
is composed of
Similar to 'consists of', emphasizing the elements that form the whole.
includes among
Indicates the presence of something within a larger group or set.
features a
Highlights a particular element as a prominent attribute.
incorporates within
Describes the integration of something into a larger structure or system.
holds within
Suggests something is kept or contained inside.
comprises elements of
Specifies that something is made up of certain components.
encompasses aspects of
Indicates a broad inclusion of different elements.
is inclusive of
Highlights the comprehensive nature of a collection.
takes in
Implies an intake or reception of something as part of a whole.
FAQs
What's a correct alternative to "contains out of"?
A grammatically sound alternative is "consists of", which clearly indicates composition or inclusion.
How can I use "consists of" instead of "contains out of" in a sentence?
Instead of saying "The report contains out of date information", say "The report consists of out of date information".
Which is correct: "contains out of" or "consists of"?
"Consists of" is the correct and grammatically accepted phrase. "Contains out of" is not a recognized English construction.
When should I use "is composed of" instead of "contains out of"?
Use "is composed of" whenever you want to describe the elements that make up a whole. "Contains out of" should not be used.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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