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files has been uploaded
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "files has been uploaded" is not correct in written English.
It should be "files have been uploaded" to agree in number with the plural noun "files." Example: "The files have been uploaded to the server for your review."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(4)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
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2 human-written examples
The microarray primary data, as CHP and CEL files, has been uploaded to GEO under accession number GSE16870.
Science
The raw data (30.CEL files) has been uploaded to th GEO repository [ 20] (GEO accession number is GSE7094).
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
So far, 100,000 3D files have been uploaded to Sketchfab.
News & Media
All design files have been uploaded and shared in an open science framework, and can be accessed from https://osf.io/fuyqd/.
Science
Over 3.5 million files have been uploaded to Upthere, which aims to be your personal computer in the cloud.
News & Media
Gene expression data files have been uploaded to Gene Expression Omnibus (GSE48337).
Science
The read files have been uploaded the NCBI SRA (accession SRP049522) and will be released by November 11th 2015 or earlier.
Science
Genomic data files have been uploaded to a local server dx.doi.org/10.12761/SGN.2015.7.org/10.12761/SGN.2015.7
Science
All read files have been uploaded to ENA with study accession number PRJEB9618.
Science
All code, alignments, configuration input files, and output files have been uploaded to FigShare (http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.org/10.6084/m9.figshare
Science
All BAM files have been uploaded to NCBI's Sequence Read Archive (SRA) database under the study accession number "SRP012021.2".
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always ensure subject-verb agreement. When using a plural subject like "files", the verb must also be plural: "files have been uploaded."
Common error
A common error is using a singular verb form ("has") with a plural subject ("files"). Always double-check that your verb form matches the number of your subject to maintain grammatical correctness.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "files has been uploaded" functions as a statement indicating that files have undergone the action of being uploaded. However, it is grammatically incorrect due to the subject-verb disagreement, as noted by Ludwig.
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
30%
Wiki
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "files has been uploaded" is encountered, it's grammatically incorrect; the correct form is "files have been uploaded". Ludwig AI identifies this disagreement. Its communicative purpose is to indicate the completion of an uploading process. Though found in various contexts, including scientific and news media, formal writing requires the corrected form. Remember to ensure subject-verb agreement for clarity and grammatical accuracy. Alternatives include "the "files were uploaded"" or "upload complete" depending on context.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
files have been uploaded
Corrects the subject-verb agreement error, using the plural 'have' to match 'files'.
the files were uploaded
Uses the past passive voice to indicate that the files were acted upon, fixing the grammatical error.
files are uploaded
Uses the present passive voice to describe files that are uploaded.
the documents have been uploaded
Replaces "files" with a synonym, "documents", while maintaining correct grammar.
the data has been uploaded
Changes "files" to "data", using singular agreement with "has".
upload of files is complete
Restructures the sentence to focus on the completion of the upload process.
files were successfully uploaded
Adds "successfully" to emphasize a positive outcome, while correcting the original grammar.
the codebase has been uploaded
Replace the term "files" with "codebase" using singular agreement with "has".
the file has been uploaded
Addresses the subject-verb agreement by using the singular noun 'file' with 'has'.
all files have been successfully uploaded
Restates the sentence to specify that all files are uploaded and confirm their success.
FAQs
How do I correctly use the phrase "files have been uploaded" in a sentence?
Ensure the verb agrees with the plural subject. For example, "The "files have been uploaded" to the server for processing."
What is the correct grammatical form, "files has been uploaded" or "files have been uploaded"?
The grammatically correct form is ""files have been uploaded"". "Files" is plural and requires the plural verb form "have."
Are there alternatives to saying "files have been uploaded"?
Yes, you can say "the "files were uploaded"", "upload complete", or "documents are uploaded" depending on the context.
What is the difference between saying "the file has been uploaded" and "files have been uploaded"?
"The file has been uploaded" refers to a single file, while ""files have been uploaded"" refers to multiple files. The verb form changes to match the subject.
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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
78%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested