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equal to as of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "equal to as of" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be an attempt to convey a comparison or equivalence at a specific time, but the construction is awkward and unclear. Example: "The value of the assets is equal to as of the last quarter, which was $1 million."
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Alternative expressions(3)
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60 human-written examples
Under current rules, banks might hold so-called core Tier 1 capital, the most bulletproof category of reserves, equal to as little as 2 percent of their assets.
News & Media
That is equal to as much as 6percentt of Germany's gross domestic product, compared with a deficit of almost 13percentt of G.D.P. that the United States is expected to run in 2009.
News & Media
It allows extra income equal to as much as 30percentt of their annual $6-.662 6-.662.
News & Media
If they succeed, they reap a jackpot: a commission equal to as much as 16 percent of the entire loan amount, or $3,200 on a $20,000 loan.
News & Media
Some cities are now paying pension costs that are equal to as much as 40% of an employee's salary, according to CalPERS documents.
News & Media
One study found that since 1961, higher crop yields have resulted in avoided carbon emissions equal to as much as one-third of all human GHG emissions since 1850.
News & Media
Water was added to the diet without CSB at 6.3% of the as fed weight (equal to as fed level of CSB) to minimize differences in diet acceptability due to dustiness.
The value of the electric displacement D may be thought of as equal to the amount of free charge on one plate divided by the area of the plate.
Encyclopedias
One unit (U) of bacteriocin activity was defined as equal to 1 mm of the zone of inhibition of growth of the target indicator bacterium [ 17, 18, 21].
The islands of the Indies he viewed as sovereign states legally equal to Spain as members of a worldwide community of nations.
Encyclopedias
Binomial proportion parameters (success probabilities per locus) were estimated as equal to the fraction of the genome encompassed by "all" and "prominent" DSB peaks.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "equal to as of" in formal writing. Instead, opt for clearer alternatives like "equal to at" or "equivalent to as of".
Common error
Don't combine "equal to" with "as of" directly. This creates an unnatural and grammatically unsound construction. Reframe your sentence for clarity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "equal to as of" attempts to function as a prepositional phrase indicating a state of equivalence at a specific point in time. However, as Ludwig AI points out, this construction is not grammatically sound.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "equal to as of" is identified by Ludwig AI as grammatically incorrect and awkward. With no exact examples found, its frequency is categorized as "Missing". While the intention is to express equivalence at a specific time, it's better to use alternatives such as "equal to at" or "equivalent to as of" for improved clarity and grammatical correctness. Avoid using this phrase in formal writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
equivalent to as of
Substitutes "equal" with "equivalent" to offer a synonymous term.
is equivalent to at
Combines "is equivalent to" with "at" for a more standard grammatical structure.
equal to at
Replaces "as of" with the simpler preposition "at" to indicate a point in time.
equivalent at
Uses 'equivalent' instead of 'equal' and 'at' instead of 'as of' for a more concise alternative.
is the same as of
Adds a verb 'is' and changes the structure to explicitly state the comparison in the present moment.
equal to the value as of
Adds 'the value' to be more precise about what is being considered.
the same as of
Uses "the same" instead of "equal" to express similarity at a given time.
matches as of
Replaces "equal to" with "matches" to suggest agreement or correspondence at a specific date.
amounts to as of
Uses "amounts to" in place of "equal to", emphasizing the total or sum as of a particular time.
corresponds to as of
Replaces "equal to" with "corresponds to" to indicate a relationship or alignment.
FAQs
What does "equal to as of" mean?
The phrase "equal to as of" is not standard English and is considered grammatically incorrect. It attempts to express equivalence at a specific time, but more appropriate alternatives should be used.
What can I say instead of "equal to as of"?
Consider using phrases like "equal to at" or "equivalent to as of" for better clarity and grammatical correctness.
Is "equal to as of" grammatically correct?
No, "equal to as of" is not grammatically correct. It's an awkward combination of terms. Use clearer and more standard alternatives instead.
How can I use "equal to" when referring to a specific date or time?
To indicate equivalence at a specific time, use "equal to at [date]" or rewrite the sentence to use "equivalent to as of [date]" for improved clarity.
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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
77%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested