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exactly not shown
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "exactly not shown" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey that something is specifically not displayed, but the construction is awkward and unclear. Example: "The details of the project are exactly not shown in the report, which is frustrating."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
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Alternative expressions(3)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
The NPCI to non-selective NPCI comparisons follow these trends exactly (not shown).
Science
Over 90% of the surgery dates in both the individual and combined administrative datasets matched the dates in the Cancer Registry exactly (not shown in the tables).
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
We attribute this phenomenon, at least partly, to the fact that in most cases the baseline of the sequence traces is not exactly zero (not shown).
Science
It is a directly revelatory moment which Williams's more withdrawn performance has not prepared us for, and there are other moments – especially when Cindy shouts "I'm so out of love with you!" – when it seems as if the audience is being told, not shown, exactly what is going on.
News & Media
An observed drop in the number of predicted SNPs after position 25 is explained by a drop in phred scores of the raw sequence data at exactly that position (data not shown).
Science
Remarkably, the operons reconstructed in both H. pylori and E. coli K12 using the E. coli- or H. pylori-trained parameters are exactly the same (data not shown), and have high accuracy measured by all the five metrics.
Science
And the other SEM images with conditions 2 to 4 look exactly the same which are not shown here.
Science
Moreover, we applied a four- and threefold cross-validation receiving exactly the same result (data not shown).
On average 44% of hexamers in human coding exons are exactly conserved in mouse (data not shown).
Science
Nevertheless, those approximate links provide results of similar quality to more regular links, i.e. when MeSH concept and MeSH descriptor have exactly the same meaning (data not shown).
However, omitting (GC) n TRs and re-computing polymorphism incidences from the 1000 Genomes data produced almost exactly the same curve (data not shown), because there are few of these repeats in the genome (Ellegren 2004).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When you intend to express that something is deliberately not shown, consider using clearer and more common phrases such as "not explicitly displayed" or "intentionally omitted" to avoid ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid directly translating from another language if it results in an awkward or ungrammatical phrase in English. Ensure the phrasing is natural and easily understood by native English speakers.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "exactly not shown" functions as a descriptive element indicating the absence of visual or explicit presentation. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, its grammatical structure is awkward and uncommon, making it less effective for clear communication.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
50%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
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Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "exactly not shown" is an uncommon and grammatically awkward expression used to indicate that something is specifically not displayed. Ludwig AI suggests that it is not correct in standard written English. While it appears in both science and news contexts, it's better to use clearer and more standard alternatives like "not explicitly displayed" or "intentionally omitted". Opting for these alternatives will ensure clearer communication and greater grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
not explicitly displayed
Focuses on the lack of explicit representation. Emphasis on directness of display.
precisely not visible
Highlights that something is not available to view with precision. Emphasizes the viewability.
specifically unillustrated
Indicates that something has been purposely left without illustration. Focus on intention to unillustrate.
details omitted intentionally
Highlights that specific details have been left out on purpose. Focus on the intention.
deliberately unportrayed
Indicates a conscious decision to not depict something. Focuses on the deliberation of unportrayal.
not directly presented
Emphasizes the lack of direct presentation of certain information. Focuses on the presentation aspect.
intentionally suppressed details
Highlights that details were suppressed intentionally. Focuses on the suppression of details.
data intentionally unrevealed
Highlights that some data intentionally has not been revealed. Focus on unrevealing of data.
certain aspects unaddressed
Highlights certain aspects were not addressed. Focus on the aspects that were unaddressed.
not featured demonstrably
Emphasizes that something is not featured in a way that can be clearly demonstrated. Focus on demonstration aspect.
FAQs
What does "exactly not shown" mean?
The phrase "exactly not shown" is not standard English. It is intended to mean that something is specifically or intentionally not displayed, but it's an awkward way to express this. Use alternatives like "not explicitly displayed" or "intentionally omitted".
How can I rephrase "exactly not shown" to be grammatically correct?
Replace "exactly not shown" with clearer alternatives such as "not explicitly displayed", "intentionally omitted", or "specifically unillustrated", depending on the context.
Is "exactly not shown" ever appropriate in formal writing?
No, "exactly not shown" is not appropriate for formal writing. It's better to use more precise and standard phrases such as "not directly presented" or "details omitted intentionally" in formal contexts.
What is a more emphatic way to say something wasn't shown?
For emphasis, you can say that something was "deliberately unportrayed", "intentionally suppressed details", or "data intentionally unrevealed", which convey a stronger sense of intentional omission.
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Usage summary
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
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Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested