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lower successful
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "lower successful" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect expression, and without context, it is difficult to determine its intended use. Example: "The project had lower successful outcomes than anticipated."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(3)
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Exact Expressions
11 human-written examples
The guarantee for the maximum outage probability and the maximum over-interference probability is achieved at the cost of lower successful transmission probability and larger power consumption.
Toward the 2-hop forwarding, the scheme generates the less duplicate copy and reduce the network overhead, however, the 2-hop forwarding has the higher delivery delay and lower successful delivery rate.
The cornfields, a high-risk matrix with the highest density of predators and an increased obstruction of the visual field (when compared with pastures), resulted in more tortuous movements and longer exposure to risk, and thus in lower successful arrivals to forest patches.
Peanut and hazelnut showed a statistically significant lower successful introduction rate.
Furthermore, a lower successful treatment outcome percentage was observed among non-participants than among participants (15% vs. 6%).
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Nagahama et al. performed ME-NBI in all cases, reporting a lower successful delineation rate for undifferentiated than for differentiated gastric cancers [ 4].
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
49 human-written examples
With the rise of "showrooming"– browsing products in-store and purchasing them later online at a lower price — successful brick-and-mortar retailers are responding by using apps to drive consumers back to the physical store.
News & Media
The serum selenium levels were lower after successful H. pylori eradication, but not significantly (P = 0.06).
Long-term nausea and vomiting caused by acid-base and electrolytes imbalance may cover the early pregnancy reactions in HD patients, delay the treatment, and lower the successful rate of HD parturition.
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In the present study we show that both the proportion of IFN-γ and IP-10 positive responders to RD1 selected peptides was significantly lower after successful therapy compared to baseline.
Science
She is 4lb lower than when successful here last season.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing outcomes, consider using "less successful" or "reduced success" for clarity and grammatical correctness. This avoids potential confusion and ensures your writing is easily understood.
Common error
Avoid placing "lower" directly before "successful" when describing a decrease in success. The correct phrasing is generally "less successful" or "lower rate of success".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "lower successful" functions as an adjective phrase attempting to modify a noun, indicating a reduced level of success. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, this construction is grammatically questionable, and should be rephrased for clarity.
Frequent in
Science
75%
News & Media
19%
Wiki
6%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "lower successful" appears in a variety of sources, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The intended meaning is to indicate a reduction in success, but clearer and more standard alternatives like ""less successful"" or ""lower rate of success"" are recommended. It is important to prioritize grammatical correctness for effective communication, especially in professional and academic contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
less successful
This is the most direct and grammatically correct substitute, indicating a decrease in success.
reduced success
Emphasizes the outcome of diminished success rather than the potential for it.
diminished success
Highlights a noticeable decline or weakening in successful outcomes.
decreased success rate
Specifically refers to the proportion of successful attempts being lower.
lower probability of success
Focuses on the reduced likelihood of achieving a favorable result.
poorer outcome
Indicates a less desirable result than previously expected or achieved.
less favorable result
Suggests a result that is not as advantageous or positive.
suboptimal achievement
Implies that the level of accomplishment was below the ideal or expected standard.
limited accomplishment
Emphasizes that the extent of success was restricted or not comprehensive.
hampered success
Suggests that something interfered with or impeded the ability to achieve success.
FAQs
What does "lower successful" mean?
The phrase "lower successful" is not grammatically correct. It seems to imply a reduction in success, but a more appropriate phrasing would be "less successful" or a "lower rate of success".
Is it correct to say "lower successful"?
No, it is generally not correct. Standard English usage suggests alternatives like "less successful", "reduced success", or a "lower probability of success" are preferable.
How can I use "lower successful" in a sentence correctly?
It's best to avoid using "lower successful" directly. Instead, rephrase your sentence using alternatives such as "The project was "less successful" than anticipated" or "There was a "lower rate of success" this year".
What's the difference between "lower successful" and "less successful"?
"Lower successful" is grammatically awkward and not standard English. "Less successful" is the correct and commonly used way to express that something has achieved a reduced level of success.
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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
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested