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it was generated from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "it was generated from" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing the origin or source of something that has been created or produced. Example: "The report was generated from the data collected during the survey."
✓ Grammatically correct
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(15)
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14 human-written examples
It was generated from a Wikipedia topic ID, essentially.
News & Media
They may be thinking 50% of electric power when it was generated from the static of Mao jacket sleeves as Little Red Books were waved in the air.
News & Media
Starting from an arbitrary value θ (0), the MH algorithm accepts the new candidate point (meaning that it was generated from the target distribution, p(θ|y 1 T )) using the rule boldsymbol{theta}^{(j)} = left{ begin{array}{cc} boldsymbol{theta}^{ast}, & text{if} uleq alpha^{(j)} boldsymbol{theta}^{(j)}, & text{otherwise} end{array} right.
The rhythms are familiar (see the subtle nods to juke on "Anyware" or to 80s synth pop on "City Links") but the movements are fast and flickering a shuttering collision of sounds and styles that feels like it was generated from the disembodied guts of a rogue central processing unit.
News & Media
The 55 kDa form was bound by mAb 9C7, implying that it was generated from more C-terminal gp70 cleavage site than the 45 kDa form.
Science
However, since it was generated from a national programme, lessons learnt herein could benefit the PMTCT programme across the country.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
46 human-written examples
Now this meta-network model can be studied in relation to the data it was generated from--for example, different modules described in different data tables in relation to each other--and in relation to the other integrated data.
Science
The recruitment of EEA1 to the membrane of the phagosome is highly dependent on the association of its FYVE domain with PI3P, which it is generated from PI by the PI3 kinase VPS34.
Science
It is generated from cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP).
Science & Research
How much of it is generated from within is impossible to see.
News & Media
It is generated from an input geometric description of the product.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "it was generated from" to clearly indicate the source or origin of a particular output, especially when describing processes or systems.
Common error
Avoid using "it was generated from" when the agent doing the generating is more important than the source material. In such cases, a more active voice construction may be appropriate.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it was generated from" functions as a passive construction indicating the source or origin of something. As evidenced by Ludwig, it is used to specify what something is derived or produced from.
Frequent in
Science
43%
News & Media
36%
Academia
21%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "it was generated from" is a grammatically sound phrase used to denote the source or origin of something. While Ludwig AI validates its correctness, its frequency is uncommon, predominantly appearing in scientific, academic and news contexts. It is most appropriate when you want to emphasize the origin of something, rather than who or what created it. Related alternatives include "it originated from" and "it stemmed from".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it originated from
Replaces 'generated' with 'originated', emphasizing the starting point or beginning.
it stemmed from
Implies that something arose or developed from a particular source.
it derived from
Suggests that something is obtained or extracted from a source.
it was created from
Focuses on the act of creation using specific materials or sources.
it was produced from
Highlights the process of production or manufacturing from a particular source.
it arose from
Indicates that something emerged or came into existence from a particular cause or source.
it was developed from
Emphasizes the process of growth or evolution from an initial source or idea.
it was formed from
Focuses on the composition and structure resulting from specific components.
it was synthesized from
Highlights a complex process of combining elements to create something new.
it was extracted from
Indicates that something was taken or removed from a source, often through a specific process.
FAQs
How can I use "it was generated from" in a sentence?
Use "it was generated from" to indicate the origin or source of something. For example: "The report "was generated from" the collected survey data".
What are some alternatives to "it was generated from"?
You can use alternatives like "it originated from", "it stemmed from", or "it derived from depending" on the context.
Is it better to use "it was generated from" or "it originated from"?
Both phrases are grammatically correct. "It originated from" emphasizes the starting point, while "it was generated from" highlights the process of creation.
What's the difference between "it was generated from" and "it was created by"?
"It was created by" focuses on the agent or entity that performed the creation, while "it was generated from" focuses on the source material or process used in the creation.
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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
87%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested