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permantation
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"permantation" is not a correct word in English.
The correct word is "permutation". You can use the word "permutation" to refer to the act of rearranging a set of items in a different order. For example, "There are 6 different permutations of a 3-digit combination lock."
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57 human-written examples
There are dozens of schools offering every possible permutation of tuition and course, from a three-hour try-out upwards (from beginner to winner, as they say), as well as shops selling and renting equipment.
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It's known alternatively as CFOP, an acronym for the steps involved: cross, first two layers, orientation of the last layer and permutation of the last layer.
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Every permutation of black trouser is available, from stretch jeans to cashmere pants, and they start at £30, so snap up what you can.
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Finding a permutation of appointments that ensures fair representation of different areas of Europe, countries of different sizes and major political groups makes this process a bit like solving a Rubik's cube.
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He saw that New Labour's arc was over by 2010, and that yet another permutation of the party had to appear.
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But to organise contests involving over 36,000 candidates and every imaginable permutation of electoral alliances in just four months proved beyond the capacity of a CNE directorate that cheerfully admitted to no prior experience.The Supreme Court was ruling on an emergency injunction brought by a human-rights group and a voters' organisation.
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So taking NASDAQ and LSE out of the equation will still allow plenty of permutation among stock exchanges seeking long-term partners.
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Tampa Bay's victory is a win for fans in Pittsburgh, Kansas City and San Diego as well.ADDENDUM: A number of commenters at Baseball Think Factory have noted that the probability of any single permutation of events out of nearly infinite possibilities is infinitesimally small, but one of those highly unlikely combinations will always have to come to fruition.
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Moving in the other direction, McGee (1996) shows that every permutation-invariant operation can be defined in terms of operations with an intuitively logical character (identity, substitution of variables, finite or infinite disjunction, negation, and finite or infinite existential quantification).
Science
However, as Gómez-Torrente points out, by concentrating on the fixation of reference (or semantic value) rather than sense, Hacking opens himself up to an objection not unlike the objection to permutation-invariance approaches we considered above (see also Sainsbury 2001, 369).
Science
Tarski 1986 is a brief and cogent exposition of the permutation-invariance approach.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Double-check your spelling. If you intend to refer to the act of rearranging items, the correct spelling is "permutation".
Common error
Avoid using "permantation" as it is a misspelling. Always use the correct term, "permutation", to ensure clarity and credibility in your writing.
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Linguistic Context
Given that "permantation" is a misspelling, it does not serve a standard grammatical function. It seems to be intended as a noun, referring to the concept of rearrangement.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "permantation" is an incorrect spelling of "permutation". As Ludwig AI highlights, the correct term, "permutation", refers to the act of rearranging items. Because the query itself is a misspelling, Ludwig cannot provide real-world examples of its use. When referring to arrangements or orderings, always use the correct spelling to maintain clarity and credibility. Related phrases include "arrangement", "ordering", and "combination", depending on the intended nuance.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
arrangement
This alternative focuses on the order or position of items.
ordering
This alternative highlights the act of placing items in a specific sequence.
sequence
This alternative emphasizes a particular order of elements.
combination
This alternative refers to a selection of items where order may or may not be important.
rearrangement
This alternative suggests a change in the existing order.
transposition
This alternative implies swapping the positions of items.
shuffling
This alternative indicates a random rearrangement.
rotation
This alternative involves a circular shift in order.
matrix
This alternative refers to a array of numbers or items
selection
This alternative emphasizes on a choice of elements
FAQs
What is the correct spelling, "permantation" or "permutation"?
The correct spelling is "permutation". "Permantation" is a misspelling and should be avoided.
What does "permutation" mean?
"Permutation" refers to the act of rearranging a set of items in a different order. For example, there are 6 different permutations of a 3-digit combination lock.
How is the word "arrangement" related to "permutation"?
"Arrangement" is a synonym for permutation. It emphasizes the act of organizing elements in a specific order.
Can you give me an example using the word "permutation" in a sentence?
A common example is: "There are many possible permutations of the letters in the word 'Ludwig'."
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
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Real-world application tested