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The phrase 'is by no means definitive' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to indicate that something you have presented is not exhaustive or comprehensive, and that there may be more to the story. For example: "This list of potential solutions to the problem is by no means definitive; we should explore other options as well."
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But APOE is by no means definitive.
Then again, my experience is by no means definitive.
The new map is by no means definitive, however.
But the evidence is by no means definitive.
The new study helps, but is by no means definitive, she said.
While it provides some new details about what occurred on April 20, the report is by no means definitive.
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The official added: "That's by no means definitive.
The early results were by no means definitive.
Although the numbers provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons offer a valuable snapshot, they are by no means definitive.
Several weeks ago, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. hinted that prosecutors might not seek to imprison Mr. Risen if he defies his subpoena, though Mr. Holder's statement was by no means definitive.
Earlier observations have suggested that some black holes rotate, but the measurements were by no means definitive.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com