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overcome constrains
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "overcome constrains" is not correct; it should be "overcome constraints." You can use it when discussing the act of surpassing limitations or restrictions in various contexts, such as personal challenges or project management.
Example: "In order to achieve our goals, we must find ways to overcome constraints that hinder our progress."
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The proposed approach based on GSI is believed to overcome constrains and limitations of existing empirical bolt design methods based on RMR or Q-system, which are doubtful in poor rock mass usage.
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In particular, we look at strategies that firms can use to overcome constraining employment regulations, and that affect the composition and the quality of employment.
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Combining selective laser curing with inkjet printing represents a novel strategy to overcome these constrains.
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Because of the difficulty in using conventional breeding for banana improvement, molecular biotechnology offers great hope for improving banana for enhanced disease resistance and for other agronomically important traits by overcoming the constrains imposed by the sterility of cultivated banana.
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In contrast, innovations are needed to overcome the technical constrains in drug propellant incompatibility and delivering high-dose drugs with pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs).
In contrast, there was very low migration and no evidence of admixture between the southern and any of the other populations, suggesting that the temporal barriers to gene flow along the altitudinal gradient are easier to overcome than those constrained by geographic distance and edaphic factors.
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We consider that at least three possible scenarios might exist (see Figure 1): Firstly, plant and insect traits may not be matched, suggesting that the selection for trait matching is not strong enough to overcome factors that constrain the evolution of these traits.
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To overcome such issues a constrained-random coverage-driven approach is presented and customized to be applied to the novel NI as design under test (DUT).
The proposed approach allows a better confinement of the emitted light and overcomes some physical constrains (resolution, aspect ratio) of PDMS based microfluidic laser thus opening new possibilities for the complex integration of organic laser sources in lab-on-a-chip devices.
Using fluorescent tag as a reporter and as a selection marker overcomes these size constrains and allows increasing the length of each HA up to 2 kb.
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To overcome this issue, many algorithms constrain the original NMF to obtain musically meaningful patterns, for example, by considering a parametric model.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct plural form "constraints" instead of "constrains" when referring to limitations or restrictions. Correcting this single error significantly improves clarity and credibility.
Common error
Avoid using "constrains" as a noun. "Constrains" is a verb, the third-person singular present tense of "constrain". The noun form, "constraints", should be used when referring to limitations or restrictions.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "overcome constrains" attempts to express the act of surpassing or resolving limitations. However, due to the grammatical error of using "constrains" instead of "constraints", its primary function is undermined. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct form should be "overcome constraints."
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "overcome constrains" is an incorrect form. The proper phrase is "overcome constraints", which means to successfully deal with limitations or restrictions. Ludwig AI's analysis shows that while the intended meaning is clear across various contexts—from engineering to biotechnology—the grammatical error significantly detracts from its effectiveness. Remember to use "constraints" (the noun) rather than "constrains" (the verb) to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity. Consider using alternatives like "overcome limitations" or "surmount difficulties" for variety.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
overcome limitations
Replaces the less formal "constrains" with the more standard and grammatically correct "limitations".
overcome obstacles
Substitutes "constrains" with "obstacles", implying a more significant challenge to overcome.
surmount difficulties
Uses "surmount" instead of "overcome" and "difficulties" instead of "constrains", offering a more formal tone.
transcend restrictions
Employs "transcend" and "restrictions" to convey exceeding imposed boundaries in a more abstract or philosophical sense.
break through barriers
Replaces "overcome" with "break through" and "constrains" with "barriers", suggesting a forceful overcoming of impediments.
conquer challenges
Uses "conquer" to indicate dominating the problem instead of just bypassing it. "Challenges" is used in place of "constrains".
rise above constraints
Replaces "overcome" with "rise above", suggesting elevation and triumph over limitations.
defeat impediments
Uses "defeat" implying an obstacle and "impediments" to offer a stronger form of overcoming.
tackle restrictions
Offers an alternative verb "tackle" to show a different approach when solving restrictions.
mitigate limitations
Replaces "overcome" with "mitigate" implying a reduction in severity rather than complete removal and "limitations" to specify what is reduced.
FAQs
What is the correct way to spell the noun form: constrain or constraint?
The correct spelling for the noun is "constraint" (singular) and "constraints" (plural). "Constrain" is the verb form.
What is the difference between "overcome constrains" and "overcome constraints"?
"Overcome constrains" is grammatically incorrect due to the misspelling of the noun. The correct phrase is "overcome constraints", which means to successfully deal with limitations or restrictions.
What are some alternatives to "overcome constraints"?
You can use alternatives like "overcome limitations", "surmount difficulties", or "break through barriers".
How can I use "constraints" in a sentence?
You can use "constraints" in sentences like: "Project planning involves identifying and managing various constraints." or "Budgetary constraints limited the scope of the research."
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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FAQs
Source & Trust
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Expert rating
Real-world application tested