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entire excerpt
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "entire excerpt" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a complete section or passage taken from a larger text. Example: "In her analysis, she included the entire excerpt from the novel to support her argument."
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News & Media
Science
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
8 human-written examples
I've chosen not to read the entire excerpt, but you guys and gals are more than welcome to.
News & Media
Michael, I don't know where there was a miscommunication, but I didn't offer you to post the entire excerpt, just the first look and to pluck pieces from it.
News & Media
Again, I need the post to be fixed and you're welcome to post a few hundred words from each of the excerpts, but I didn't offer for you to post the entire excerpt.
News & Media
Go here to read the entire excerpt.
News & Media
In other words, even listening to the least-pleasurable moments of a musical piece that an individual likes leads to higher EDA than listening to an entire excerpt that the individual finds neutral.
Science
In this case, mean respiration rate for the entire excerpt would not be expected to be very different between the two different excerpt types, but changes in respiration within the excerpts would be expected to differ; this was indeed the case.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
I need you to please take down the entire excerpts and just post pieces of it as we discussed.
News & Media
Roth said it was unreasonable for me to post the entire excerpts, despite the fact that they asked me to, and that it should have been obvious that we could only post excerpts of excerpts.
News & Media
Finally, the heart rate calculated for entire excerpts (reflecting the vagal tone during listening to the excerpts) was identical for expressive and non-expressive excerpts, rendering it unlikely that the task of detecting the timbre deviants was more engaging, or more attention-demanding, in the expressive condition.
Science
This result indicates that the fluctuations in BOLD signal within a brain area could reflect the movement of the music in tonal space without necessarily showing a change in the overall level of activity over the entire duration of the excerpt.
Science
The judge asked each member of the jury to read the entire book, not just excerpts, and the case was adjourned for a couple of days.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to a specific portion of a larger work, use "entire excerpt" to clearly indicate that you are considering the complete section, not just a part of it. This is especially useful in academic or analytical contexts where completeness is crucial.
Common error
Avoid using just "excerpt" when you actually mean the full portion. Omitting "entire" can imply you're only referring to a part of the excerpt, potentially misleading your reader.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "entire excerpt" functions as a noun phrase modifying a noun or pronoun. It specifies that a selected piece of text is being considered in its complete form. Ludwig AI confirms this usage in multiple contexts.
Frequent in
News & Media
44%
Science
44%
Formal & Business
12%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "entire excerpt" is a grammatically sound and useful phrase to emphasize that a complete, selected portion of text is under consideration. Ludwig AI confirms that this term is seen most commonly in News & Media and Science contexts. When writing, use "entire excerpt" to avoid any ambiguity about the completeness of the textual segment being referenced. If you need alternatives, consider "complete excerpt" or "full excerpt".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
complete excerpt
Replaces "entire" with "complete", emphasizing the finished or whole nature of the excerpt.
full excerpt
Substitutes "entire" with "full", highlighting that nothing is missing from the excerpt.
the whole excerpt
Adds "the whole" for emphasis, stressing the entirety of the excerpt being considered.
the complete passage
Replaces "excerpt" with "passage", referring to a section of text, and "entire" with "complete".
the full text
Uses "full text" to indicate the complete written material, differing from a portion or excerpt.
unabridged excerpt
Indicates the excerpt is presented in its original, complete form without any omissions.
the unedited portion
Emphasizes that the segment hasn't been altered, presenting it as originally written.
the unabridged extract
Similar to unabridged excerpt, guarantees completeness and absence of modifications.
the full selection
Replaces excerpt with selection, referring to the whole part chosen.
the total segment
Highlights the complete segment.
FAQs
How can I use "entire excerpt" in a sentence?
You can use "entire excerpt" to specify that you are referring to the whole selected portion of a text. For example, "The analysis focused on the "entire excerpt" from the chapter, not just selected lines."
What is a good alternative to "entire excerpt"?
Alternatives to "entire excerpt" include "complete excerpt", "full excerpt", or "the whole excerpt". The best choice depends on the specific context and desired emphasis.
Is it redundant to say "entire excerpt"?
While "excerpt" implies a portion, using "entire excerpt" emphasizes that you are considering the complete portion, leaving no room for ambiguity. It is more emphatic than redundant.
What is the difference between "excerpt" and "entire excerpt"?
"Excerpt" refers to a selected portion of a larger text, while "entire excerpt" indicates that you are referring to that selected portion in its entirety. The use of "entire" stresses the completeness of the selected part, versus a smaller part of the excerpt.
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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
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested