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demonstrated useful
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "demonstrated useful" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be rephrased to convey the intended meaning clearly, typically as "demonstrated to be useful" or "demonstrated as useful." Example: "The research findings have demonstrated useful applications in various fields."
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Science
Alternative expressions(5)
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Exact Expressions
15 human-written examples
US demonstrated useful findings in 13 of 140 patients (9.3%): biliary tract stones (n = 11) and other malignant tumors (n = 2).
The use of intrauterine sonography has been demonstrated useful for the imaging of intratubal implants for sterilization after placement [30].
Science
Several studies using intravenous clodronate, ibandronate, pamidronate and zoledronic acid have all demonstrated useful pain relief with improvements in analgesia requirements and an improved quality of life [ 7, 9, 11].
Science
Lastly, we demonstrated useful utilizations of exotic self-assembled objects.
These approaches have been demonstrated useful effects in other inflammatory diseases such as gout [124].
The proposed method is demonstrated useful for controllability analysis of complex hybrid control systems.
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Similar Expressions
44 human-written examples
While knowledge of the amine silanol cooperativity is still limited, these findings demonstrate useful structure property trends that can be used to design more efficient bio-inspired catalysts.
Science
(And, while it's fair to blame Thatcher's beloved Conservative denialists for inaction and worse, the Clinton Administration, with its marquee environmentalist as Vice-President, did not demonstrate useful leadership on the issue, nor, so far, has the Obama Administration).
News & Media
Desargues saw that he could prove them all at once and, moreover, by treating a cylinder as a cone with vertex at infinity, demonstrate useful analogies between cylinders and cones.
Encyclopedias
We demonstrate useful contributions to a comprehensive database of polymer properties.
Science
Although the defects are often treated as draw-backs of ZnO, here we demonstrate useful broadband visible fluorescence properties in as-prepared ZnO.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for formal or academic writing, replace "demonstrated useful" with grammatically correct alternatives such as "demonstrated to be useful" or "demonstrated its usefulness" to ensure clarity and precision.
Common error
Relying on the concise but grammatically questionable "demonstrated useful" can undermine the credibility of your writing. Always opt for grammatically sound alternatives to maintain a professional tone.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "demonstrated useful" functions as a verb followed by an adjective, modifying the implied noun. However, Ludwig AI indicates it's grammatically incorrect. Proper phrasing is needed to clearly convey that something's usefulness has been shown or proven.
Frequent in
Science
77%
News & Media
13%
Encyclopedias
4%
Less common in
Formal & Business
4%
Social Media
1%
Reference
1%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
While the phrase "demonstrated useful" appears in various sources, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The correct alternatives are "demonstrated to be useful" or "demonstrated its usefulness". Although "demonstrated useful" is common, especially in scientific writing, it's best to opt for grammatically sound alternatives to maintain credibility, particularly in formal or academic settings. While understandable, striving for grammatical precision will improve clarity and the overall impact of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
demonstrated to be useful
Adds the infinitive "to be" for grammatical correctness.
demonstrated its usefulness
Replaces the adjective with a noun phrase.
shown to be effective
Uses "shown" as a synonym for "demonstrated" and "effective" for "useful".
proven to be beneficial
Uses "proven" as a synonym for "demonstrated" and "beneficial" for "useful".
established its value
Replaces "demonstrated" with "established" and "useful" with "value".
validated its utility
Uses more formal vocabulary; "validated" instead of "demonstrated" and "utility" instead of "useful".
confirmed its advantage
Focuses on the "advantage" aspect of being useful.
indicated its worth
Uses "indicated" to soften the claim and "worth" to replace "useful".
yielded practical results
Focuses on the practical outcomes of the demonstration.
provided helpful insights
Shifts the focus to the insights gained from the demonstration.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "demonstrated useful"?
The grammatically correct alternatives include "demonstrated to be useful", or "demonstrated its usefulness". Using these alternatives ensures clarity and correctness in formal writing.
What does it mean when something is "demonstrated to be useful"?
It means that something has been shown or proven to have a practical application or benefit. It has been validated or confirmed as effective in some way.
Can I use "demonstrated helpful" instead of "demonstrated useful"?
While "demonstrated helpful" is grammatically correct, it's still less formal. For professional and academic writing, "demonstrated to be useful" or "demonstrated its usefulness" is generally preferred.
Is there a difference between "demonstrated to be useful" and "demonstrated its usefulness"?
Both phrases convey a similar meaning. "Demonstrated to be useful" is a more direct phrasing, while "demonstrated its usefulness" uses a noun phrase, which can sometimes make the sentence flow better depending on the context.
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested