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reduced than for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "reduced than for" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It seems to be an attempt to compare reductions in some context, but the structure is flawed. Example: "The costs are reduced than for last year’s budget." (This is incorrect.)
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Those effects appeared more pronounced for the reduced than for the normal bone stock model.
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58 human-written examples
Though 4 should still be considered a relatively strong donor, these potentials are less reducing than for Bb (E1/2=−1.36 V, E1/2=−1.23 V vs. SCE), 23 showing that the bispyridinylidene framework is less sensitive to substitution at the 2-, rathan then the 4-position, of the pyridyl ring.
Similar to CV1, CV2 prediction accuracies were higher within the same environment (S1) than when predicting between environments (S1 → S2), where prediction accuracies for growth traits were more reduced than those for wood traits (Table 5).
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Does the higher affinity of Δgpαf for reduced PDI than for oxidized PDI affect the rate of retrotranslocation?
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The CN− broadening was still observed with the K563L mutant, although the level of broadening is reduced more than for the Ni-deficient enzyme, perhaps due to an electrostatic effect of the amino group of Lys-563 on CN− binding.
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Copulation did occur between males of B. plicatilis s.s. and Clade B females, but at a significantly reduced rate than for self-crosses, and males of Clade A B. manjavacas did not copulate with Clade B females.
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More people perceived e-cigarettes as being useful for reducing smoking than for quitting (50.6% vs 29.9%, p<0.001), as well as for reducing smoking than as being harmful to users (50.6% vs 40.1%, p=0.044).
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Fourth, within-population CVs for human height might be low due to reduced VE rather than reduced VA, for instance due to niche construction leading to reduced environmental variance [38].
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Lactic acid bacteria counts were on average one log higher for reduced fat cheeses than for full fat control cheese and counts decreasing with aging.
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Typically, the dynamic absorption needs to be an order of magnitude lower than reduced scattering for the model to be absolutely valid.
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For selection coefficients greater than 0.3, Ne values are significantly reduced to lower than 24 for TSA and 27 for ACU, considering the highest rates of mutation for the range used.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When comparing reductions, use clearer comparative structures like "reduced compared to" or "lower than". This avoids grammatical ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "reduced than for" as it is grammatically incorrect. Instead, opt for "reduced compared to" or another similar alternative to ensure clarity and correctness.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "reduced than for" attempts to function as a comparative, indicating a lesser degree or amount. However, it does not conform to standard English grammar. As Ludwig AI indicates, the structure is flawed.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "reduced than for" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment, noting the flawed structure. While it appears in some sources, clearer alternatives like "reduced compared to", "lower than", or "less than" are preferred for accurate and professional communication. The phrase attempts to function as a comparative, indicating a lessened degree, but its non-standard structure undermines its effectiveness. Always opt for grammatically correct alternatives to ensure clarity in writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
reduced compared to
Similar to the original but replaces "than for" with "compared to", improving clarity.
lower than for
Uses a more standard comparative adjective, "lower", instead of "reduced".
less than for
Employs "less" to indicate a smaller quantity or degree, maintaining a comparative structure.
smaller than for
Replaces "reduced" with "smaller" for comparisons involving size or amount.
decreased compared to
Uses "decreased" to indicate a reduction, coupled with "compared to" for a clearer comparison.
lessened compared to
Employs "lessened" to indicate a decrease, using "compared to" for better grammatical structure.
diminished compared to
Substitutes "reduced" with "diminished", offering a more formal alternative.
weaker than for
Uses "weaker" to describe a reduction in strength or intensity.
not as much as for
Emphasizes the comparative difference using a more descriptive phrase.
to a lesser extent than for
Indicates a smaller degree or scope of reduction.
FAQs
What's a grammatically correct alternative to "reduced than for"?
Use phrases like "reduced compared to", "lower than for", or "less than for" for clarity.
How can I use "reduced compared to" in a sentence?
Example: "The machining force was reduced by 50% compared to milling at the same material removal rate."
Is "reduced than for" considered standard English?
No, "reduced than for" is not considered standard English and should be avoided in formal writing. It is grammatically incorrect.
What’s the difference between "reduced than for" and "reduced compared to"?
"Reduced than for" is grammatically incorrect. "Reduced compared to" is the corrected form for making comparisons.
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Usage summary
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Source & Trust
81%
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2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested