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intensive by
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "intensive by" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear when it could be used, as it lacks context and proper grammatical structure. Example: "The training program is intensive by design."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
8 human-written examples
From the amplified patterns in its inset, the intensity of the (004) plane from the exfoliated products is unusually intensive, by analyzing the intensity (I) ratio between (100) and (004) planes.
Science
The influx of nomad Vlachs (Walachians) from the Danube was so intensive by the 12th and 13th centuries that Thessaly came to be called Great Walachia (Megale Vlachia); colonies of Vlach herdsmen are still found there.
Encyclopedias
Revelation of such dual species carriage of phenotypically similar yeast isolates would be extremely difficult, if not time consuming and labor intensive, by conventional cultural techniques.
Science
The rest of job contents previously assigned as routine intensive by Goos et al. (2010) have been left aside (in their classification they also consider arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity and strength as routine job contents).
Science
Lindsten et al. [21] proposed a procedure computationally less intensive by conditioning with respect to z i and then marginalizing with respect to this variable: begin{aligned} pleft y_{i+1:n},a_{i+1:n}|a^{k}_{1:i},y_{1:i}right) =& int pleft y_{i+1:n},a_{i+1:n}|z_{i},a^{k}_{i}right) × pleft z_{i}|a^{k}_{1:i},y_{1:i}right)mathrm{d} z_{i},.
However, the set-up is labour intensive by comparison with CRRT.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
51 human-written examples
For over 20 years, Ness has been the focus of intense, intensive research by my research associate George Hagenauer and myself, often on site at the Western Reserve Library in Cleveland.
News & Media
"It's just intensive case-by-case litigation," Stevenson told me.
News & Media
"We provide intensive, side-by-side training to mothers, caretakers, and healthcare workers," says Alejandra Villalobos, director of development at Embrace.
News & Media
The fact that whole abdominal radiotherapy can be curative in certain groups of patients has been shown by intensive studies by Dembo et al [ 18, 19].
Science
The fact that WAR can be curative in certain groups of patients has been shown by intensive studies by Dembo et al [ 9, 10].
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity, replace "intensive by" with phrases like "greatly influenced by" or "heavily reliant on" for more precise and grammatically sound expressions.
Common error
Avoid using "intensive by" when clearer alternatives like "due to intensive..." or "intensively studied by..." can eliminate ambiguity and improve readability.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "intensive by" functions as a modifier, but its usage is often grammatically questionable. It attempts to describe something that is made "intensive" or strongly affected by another factor, but this is not always clear. Ludwig AI reports it is not correct.
Frequent in
Science
65%
News & Media
20%
Encyclopedias
5%
Less common in
Wiki
5%
Formal & Business
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "intensive by" is grammatically questionable, despite appearing in various sources like science journals, news articles, and encyclopedias. Ludwig AI marks it as is not correct. Its intended purpose is often to show a relationship of strong influence or dependence. However, this construction is not grammatically sound, so it is better to adopt alternative expressions such as "intensively studied by", "greatly influenced by", or "heavily reliant on" for better clarity. While examples are reasonably frequent, its ambiguity diminishes its reliability. Always strive for more precise and grammatically correct phrasing in formal writing. Use of "intensive by" should be avoided in favor of alternatives that clearly express the intended meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
markedly intensive
This alternative emphasizes the degree of intensity more directly, without the potentially awkward prepositional construction.
largely dependent on
This phrase focuses on reliance and causality, offering a clearer and more grammatically standard expression of dependence.
strongly influenced by
Shifts the focus to the influential aspect, highlighting the effect one thing has on another with a clear causal link.
heavily reliant on
This alternative stresses the dependence aspect, making it more emphatic and direct.
primarily driven by
Emphasizes the driving force or cause, replacing "intensive" with a directional influence.
intensely affected by
Replaces "intensive by" with a focus on the effect, using "intensely" to describe the degree of impact.
made more intensive through
This option focuses on the enhancement of intensity achieved by a specific means, clarifying the relationship.
considerably intensified through
Similar to the previous, this highlights the act of intensification and the means through which it occurs.
greatly augmented by
Focuses on the augmentation or enhancement aspect, using "greatly" to amplify the degree of improvement.
substantially boosted by
Highlights the increase or boost caused by something, replacing the more general "intensive" with a specific action.
FAQs
How can I rephrase "intensive by" to be grammatically correct?
Instead of "intensive by", consider using phrases such as "intensively studied by", "greatly influenced by", or "heavily reliant on", depending on the context.
What does "intensive by" mean, and is it commonly used?
While "intensive by" appears in some contexts, it lacks a standard grammatical structure. Clearer alternatives exist, such as "intensive study by" or phrases indicating strong influence or dependence.
Which is more appropriate: "intensive by" or "intensive because of"?
"Intensive because of" is generally more appropriate and grammatically sound. It directly indicates a causal relationship, which is often implied but not clearly expressed by "intensive by".
What's the difference between "intensive by" and "intensively"?
"Intensively" is an adverb that describes how something is done, while "intensive by" is a less clear phrase that often implies a relationship of influence or causation. Using "intensively" typically requires restructuring the sentence for grammatical correctness.
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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
82%
Authority and reliability
3.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested