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populated text
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "populated text" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to text that has been filled in or completed, often in the context of forms, templates, or documents. Example: "Please ensure that the populated text in the application form is accurate before submission."
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The Kama Sutra is a richly populated text, with sexual positions and ideas galore.
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The EMR also allows the creation of 'dot phrases' that can be used, for example, to automatically populate text in clinical notes and in patient letters.
Science
It's work that has seen them transform a London square into a smoke-filled environment populated with text messages and design structures ranging from a cellular gateway for a university campus to metamorphosing vehicles for war veterans.
News & Media
These questions were focused on helping users to understand the role of various text blocks in a manuscript and how to populate the text blocks with relevant content.
Science
If you highlight certain text before hitting the bookmarklet, it will also pre-populate that text in your tweet window.
News & Media
Perhaps so, but, as he makes clear, most of the Africans and African-Americans who populate his text were all too familiar with racist orthodoxy and its violent, dehumanizing consequences.
News & Media
Unlike Twitter, once the "reply" link next to the person's comment is clicked, it'll automatically pre-populate the text input field with the user's @username.
News & Media
However during informal use of these templates while coaching researchers, our group noticed that researchers appreciated the help of templates but at times found it difficult to populate the text blocks with relevant content.
Science
It's these two, divergent narratives – the one bizarre and whimsical, the other bizarre and anything but – that uncoil throughout a text populated with Ronson's trademark eccentrics.
News & Media
The factory name of the printer will automatically be populated in the text area directly below the check mark.
Wiki
Click on the tags you want to use, and they will automatically be populated in the text box.
Wiki
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "populated text" when you specifically want to emphasize that a text field, document, or template has been filled with content or data, making it no longer blank or empty.
Common error
Avoid using "populated text" when you simply mean that a text is descriptive or contains a lot of general information. Instead, reserve it for instances where something specific has been added to previously empty fields or templates.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "populated text" functions as a noun phrase where "populated" acts as an adjective describing the state of the "text". Ludwig's analysis reveals that this phrase generally appears when indicating that a text field has been filled with data.
Frequent in
Science
35%
News & Media
35%
Wiki
15%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
5%
Formal & Business
5%
Social Media
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "populated text" is grammatically correct and refers to text that has been filled with content. Ludwig's analysis indicates that it is most commonly used in scientific and news media contexts, although its overall frequency is relatively rare. When using this phrase, ensure that you are referring to a text field or document that has been specifically filled with data, rather than simply describing a text as informative. Consider alternatives like "filled text" or "completed text" for different shades of meaning.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
populated document
Similar to "populated text" but used when referring to a full document.
filled-in text
Focuses on the action of completing a text, implying that blanks or placeholders have been addressed.
completed text
Emphasizes that the text is finished and no further additions are necessary.
text with data
Highlights the presence of specific information within the text.
data-rich text
Indicates that the text contains a significant amount of data or information.
text with content
Directly states the text is not empty and contains some kind of content.
detailed text
Suggests the text includes specific information and explanations.
text containing information
A more explicit way of indicating that the text includes details.
text including details
Highlights that the text includes a selection of details and specifics.
inhabited text
A less common but creative way of saying text is filled with something.
FAQs
How can I use "populated text" in a sentence?
You can say, "The form included "populated text" fields that made it easy to understand what information was needed".
What does "populated text" mean?
"Populated text" refers to text in a document, form, or template that has been filled with content, as opposed to being blank or containing only placeholders.
What is a good alternative to "populated text"?
Depending on the context, you could use alternatives like "filled text", "completed text", or "text with data".
Is it more accurate to say "populated text" or "filled text"?
Both "populated text" and "filled text" are acceptable, but "populated text" may carry a slightly more formal or technical tone, suggesting a structured process of adding content.
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
4.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested