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date of participating
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "date of participating" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be phrased as "date of participation" to convey the intended meaning. Example: "Please provide the date of participation for the upcoming event."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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1 human-written examples
Follow-up time (person-time) was calculated from the baseline date of participating in the HUNT Study until date of death, or until the end of follow-up, 31 December 2006, whichever occurred first.
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59 human-written examples
"We advise customers to always double-check the MoviePass app for the most up-to-date list of participating theaters".
News & Media
As per standard PU prevalence audit methodology, the target population was "all inpatients of 18 years of age or older who were in hospital on the date of the participating Trust's PU prevalence audit".
Science
Prospective participants can examine the manual data collection forms and help information, but there is no information on the length of time required for data entry, sample reports, or the number and experience of participating hospitals to date.
Science
We used the largest sample of patients with selective hippocampal lesions to date to participate in a functional imaging experiment.
Science
"I will not for a period of 2 years from the date of my appointment participate in any particular matter involving specific parties that is directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients, including regulations and contracts".
News & Media
Thirty-nine of these men, who are the sons of 36 of the 73 women (mean age, 24.8 ± 5.6 years at the date of accident), actually participated; 21 were breast-fed, and 18 were formula-fed (Table 1).
What rarely gets described is the gestalt of life as a burgeoning adolescent intellect -- the incredibly long days, the hard and heady work, the inevitable shedding of many quotidian pleasures of teenage life (dating, participating in sports, listening to or making music) in order to conduct advanced lab research.
News & Media
Perhaps what we learn from Amy Webb's story is that online dating – since those participating have no idea of the authenticity of the people they are communicating with – is the most happenstance-based form of dating in existence.
News & Media
Each survey included the name and date of birth of the participating patient so that the GP knew which patient it corresponded to.
Because of the participating date of 1995, and the number of required records for breast and colon cancer, only four hospitals satisfy the selection criteria (three public and private structures) and all of them accepted to participate in the evaluation of the impact of the CPGs.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to the start of an activity or program, consider using "start date" or "commencement date" for conciseness.
Common error
Avoid using the participle "participating" after "of" when the noun form "participation" is grammatically correct. Always double-check your word choice to ensure grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "date of participating" functions as a prepositional phrase attempting to specify a point in time related to an action. However, as Ludwig AI points out, this is grammatically incorrect. The proper form is "date of participation".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "date of participating" might seem intuitive, it's grammatically incorrect. The proper phrasing is "date of participation". As Ludwig AI clarifies, using the noun form ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity. This correction is crucial for maintaining professionalism and precision in writing. Remember to use alternatives like "date of involvement" or "start date" depending on the specific context you wish to convey. Prioritize grammatical correctness to enhance your writing's credibility.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
date of participation
Uses the noun form "participation" for grammatical correctness.
date of involvement
Replaces "participating" with "involvement" focusing on being included in something.
date of engagement
Substitutes "participating" with "engagement", implying a more active role.
sign-up date
Emphasizes the moment of registering or joining.
enrollment date
Focuses on the date of formally registering in a program.
start date
Highlights when the activity or program begins.
commencement date
Indicates the official beginning or starting point.
joining date
Specifies when someone became a member or participant.
application date
Highlights the date when an application was submitted to participate.
registration date
Focuses specifically on the date of registering for an event or program.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "date of participating"?
The correct way is to use the noun form: "date of participation".
What can I say instead of "date of participating"?
You can use alternatives like "date of involvement", "start date", or "commencement date" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "date of participating" or "date of participation"?
"Date of participation" is the correct and grammatically sound phrase.
What's the difference between "date of participating" and "date of participation"?
"Date of participating" uses a participle incorrectly, while "date of participation" uses the correct noun form to indicate the date when someone took part in something.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested