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shown by true
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "shown by true" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete or incorrect expression, and without additional context, it is unclear how it could be used. Example: "The results were shown by true data analysis." (Note: This is a correction and not a direct use of the original phrase.)
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
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In fact, artificial germ cells produced in the Hübner's paper and in others that rapidly followed uncovered in vitro developmental capabilities that were not shown by true germ cells.
Science
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Radiation dose savings of up to 40% has been shown by eliminating the true non-contrast phase and up to 64% by eliminating the arterial phase [18, 19].
Science
Similarly, in saying that "[t]he logic of the world" is shown by tautologies and true mathematical equations (i.e., #2), Wittgenstein may be saying that since mathematics was invented to help us count and measure, insofar as it enables us to infer contingent proposition(s) from contingent proposition(s) (see 6.211 below), it thereby reflects contingent facts and "[t]he logic of the world".
Science
If MSA induces no bias in the tree estimate then each tree will be chosen with frequency one-third and that frequency will be independent of the length of the sequences, demonstrated by the patterns shown by inference from the true alignment.
Science
Remark 3 It is clear by the proof of Theorem 2 that if T satisfies (18) then T also satisfies (27), but the reverse is not true, as shown by Example 2. Another general stability result is given by the next theorem.
In the first class (Class I in Table 3), each male was shown by PCR to be a true homozygous triple knockout with a rescue transgene present.
Science
We see that all the procedures evidently produce unbiased estimates, since medians of estimated odds ratios were very close to the true values (shown by the horizontal lines).
Science
That is, a protein with a domain architecture A* B is assumed to have the same functions as another protein with the domain architecture B* A. This assumption is not always true as shown by the first example presented in Section 2. Second, the FS model ignores the recurrence of the same domain.
Science
Chloroplast differentiation in cotyledons is a distinct pathway from the biogenesis of chloroplasts in true leaves, as shown by the snowy cotyledon (sco) mutant, which has pale cotyledons but has normal true leaf development (Albrecht et al., 2006).
Science
Parables generally show less interest in the storytelling and more in the analogy they draw between a particular instance of human behaviour (the true neighbourly kindness shown by the good Samaritan in the Bible story, for example) and human behaviour at large.
Encyclopedias
But in the case of a public prosecution for a libel, it became the established principle of the English law, as declared in the Court of Star Chamber, about the beginning of the reign of James I. that the truth of the libel could not be shown by way of justification, because, whether true or false, it was equally dangerous to the public peace.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity, replace the phrase "shown by true" with stronger alternatives like "demonstrated by accurate data" or "evidenced by genuine results" for better precision.
Common error
Avoid using "true" as a generic intensifier after "shown by". Instead, specify the quality being demonstrated, such as "shown by accurate methods" or "shown by verifiable evidence".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "shown by true" functions as a descriptor, aiming to indicate that something has been demonstrated by something factual. However, Ludwig AI suggests that the phrase is not correct and lacks clarity, indicating a need for more precise language.
Frequent in
Science
37%
News & Media
31%
Encyclopedias
15%
Less common in
Formal & Business
5%
Wiki
5%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "shown by true" is deemed grammatically incorrect by Ludwig AI and its usage is rare. While it appears in scientific, news, and encyclopedia contexts, it lacks precision and clarity. For improved writing, replace it with stronger alternatives like "demonstrated by accurate data" or "evidenced by genuine results". When writing or editing, prefer being precise when you aim to "show" that something is "true". This will help meet the rigors of formal and scientific communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
proven to be accurate by
Replaces 'shown' with 'proven' and 'true' with 'accurate' emphasizing factual correctness.
demonstrated by factual
Substitutes 'shown' with 'demonstrated' and 'true' with 'factual' focusing on evidence-based support.
verified by authentic
Uses 'verified' instead of 'shown' and 'authentic' in place of 'true' highlighting confirmation and genuineness.
illustrated by genuine
Replaces 'shown' with 'illustrated' and 'true' with 'genuine', which conveys authenticity.
supported by valid
Substitutes 'shown' with 'supported' and 'true' with 'valid', which implies logical correctness.
confirmed by reliable
Uses 'confirmed' instead of 'shown' and 'reliable' in place of 'true' suggesting dependability.
validated by factual
Replaces 'shown' with 'validated' and 'true' with 'factual' for emphasis on empirical validation.
evidenced by precise
Substitutes 'shown' with 'evidenced' and 'true' with 'precise' which focuses on accuracy.
corroborated by verifiable
Uses 'corroborated' instead of 'shown' and 'verifiable' in place of 'true' indicating independent confirmation.
substantiated by accurate
Replaces 'shown' with 'substantiated' and 'true' with 'accurate', emphasizing factual support.
FAQs
What are some alternatives to "shown by true"?
Consider using phrases like "demonstrated by accurate data", "evidenced by genuine results", or "verified by reliable sources" for improved clarity and precision.
How can I improve the grammar when using "shown by true"?
The phrase "shown by true" is grammatically awkward. Rephrase it to specify what is being shown and the nature of the evidence, such as "shown by true data analysis" (corrected) or, even better, "demonstrated by accurate data".
Is "shown by true" considered formal or informal?
Due to its lack of precision, "shown by true" is not suitable for formal writing. Opt for more specific and descriptive phrases to maintain a professional tone and credibility.
What does "shown by true" typically mean in scientific writing?
In scientific writing, "shown by true" is vague. It's better to use phrases that specify the type of evidence, such as "supported by empirical evidence" or "validated by experimental results" to convey rigorous validation.
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Usage summary
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Source & Trust
79%
Authority and reliability
2.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested