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recommendations reduced from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "recommendations reduced from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a decrease in the number or extent of recommendations made in a particular context, such as a report or analysis. Example: "The final report included recommendations reduced from the initial list of twenty to just ten key points."
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58 human-written examples
The main discussion focused on 7 common obesity prevention recommendations: reducing television (TV) watching, removing TV from child's bedroom, increasing physically active games, participating in community or school-based athletics, walking to school, walking more in general, and eating less fast food.
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Moreover, the computational cost of meta-modeling recommendation is significantly reduced from an order of minutes to seconds compared to traditional trial-and-error and ensemble process.
It should be pointed out that some meta-analysis, even with positive results for the treatment compared to placebo, have strong evidence of heterogeneity and, with consequences, a lowest quality evidence for the treatment, following the GRADE recommendation (e.g. reduced from "high" to "moderate").
An analyst at Oddo Securities lowered his recommendation to "reduce" from "add" and cut its earnings per share estimates by 13.0% for 2008 and 18.0% for 2009, saying that while they had known that the forecast was at risk, "we did not expect the company to lower 2008 targets this much".
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The SRC is ultimately recommending 23 school closures, reduced from 37 in the commission's original recommendation.
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Honeycutt's article comes in response to a recommendation from the Environmental Protection Agency EPAA) that the allowable level of ozone be reduced from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to between 70 and 60 ppb.
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Numis moved its recommendation from reduce to hold, saying: A supportive yield (4.1%) and a forward PE of 12.5 times suggests value hence our recommendation change to hold.
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The recommendations include reducing maternity units from five sites to four and developing Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup into a "hub" for the provision of health and social care in Bexley.
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"Limiting maximum speed is the most critical safety factor for youth A.T.V. models," the commission staff said in the report outlining a series of recommendations to reduce the death toll from the vehicles.
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Our recommendation is reduce (last recommendation was hold at 358p on 16 December 2014).
News & Media
Participants assigned to the low-fat diet received recommendations to reduce all types of fat, from both animal and vegetable sources, but no free foods.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "recommendations reduced from", clearly specify the original number or extent of the recommendations to provide context and demonstrate the magnitude of the reduction. For example, "The recommendations were reduced from ten to five core strategies".
Common error
Avoid using "recommendations reduced from" without specifying the basis or reason for the reduction. State the criteria or justification for the change to ensure transparency and credibility.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "recommendations reduced from" typically functions as part of a longer noun phrase or clause. It signifies that a set of recommendations has been altered by decreasing the original recommendations. Ludwig AI confirms its usability, but no exact examples were found, which suggests that the phrase may require more context or be less frequent in isolation.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "recommendations reduced from" is grammatically sound and usable, though Ludwig indicates that it may be less common in isolation. It functions as part of a longer noun phrase or clause. It indicates a shift in the quantity or scope of a set of recommendations. This phrase is generally suited for professional contexts, though, as Ludwig indicates, specific context is crucial to define a more specific nuance and/or usage pattern. Several alternatives, such as "recommendations decreased from" or "recommendations scaled back from", can provide subtle variations in meaning. Due to the absence of specific source domains, authoritative sources and frequency in those domains are not available.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
recommendations decreased from
Replaces "reduced" with "decreased", indicating a quantitative reduction.
recommendations lessened from
Substitutes "reduced" with "lessened", implying a diminishing effect.
recommendations lowered from
Replaces "reduced" with "lowered", suggesting a downward adjustment.
recommendations scaled back from
Uses "scaled back" instead of "reduced", indicating a contraction or downsizing.
recommendations curtailed from
Substitutes "reduced" with "curtailed", meaning to cut short or restrict.
recommendations diminished from
Replaces "reduced" with "diminished", suggesting a gradual decrease.
recommendations trimmed from
Uses "trimmed" instead of "reduced", implying a slight or neat reduction.
recommendations pared down from
Substitutes "reduced" with "pared down", meaning to reduce in size or number.
recommendations cut back from
Replaces "reduced" with "cut back", indicating a sharp reduction.
recommendations revised down from
Uses "revised down" instead of "reduced", suggesting a downward revision or amendment.
FAQs
How can I use "recommendations reduced from" in a sentence?
You can use "recommendations reduced from" to indicate that the number or scope of recommendations has been decreased. For example, "The safety "recommendations" were "reduced" from twelve to six after a thorough risk assessment".
What's a good alternative to "recommendations reduced from"?
Alternatives include "recommendations decreased from", "recommendations lessened from", or "recommendations scaled back from", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is it better to say "recommendations reduced from" or "recommendations were reduced from"?
Both are grammatically correct, but "recommendations were reduced from" is generally preferred for clarity and formality. The passive voice emphasizes the action taken on the recommendations.
When should I use "recommendations reduced from" instead of simply saying "fewer recommendations"?
Use "recommendations reduced from" when you want to emphasize the change or reduction from an initial set of recommendations. "Fewer recommendations" simply indicates a smaller number without necessarily implying a prior, larger set.
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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
60%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested