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thereafter designated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "thereafter designated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to something that has been named or assigned a specific title or role after a certain point in time. Example: "The committee shall select a representative, who will be thereafter designated as the spokesperson for the group."
✓ Grammatically correct
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
The qPCR data clearly showed a shift towards low copy number in each of the ICCA.SRa and ICCA.SRb subregions in the nine ICCA patients (thereafter designated as series S1) as compared with the 50 control individuals (Figure 3A).
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In each these observation hive (n = 3 for each group), we placed three ablated queens or two ablated queens and a sham-operated queen (that possessed both mandibles, thereafter designated as intact queens) or three intact queens.
Science
As a first attempt to test for the possible relationship of the ICCA syndrome with genomic events, one patient was randomly taken from each of five ICCA families from Northern France previously reported, i.e. pedigrees A to D[2] plus one additional pedigree thereafter designated as ICCA-2002[13] (Figure 1).
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Healthy control groups were recruited among blood donors from the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland (first series of 196 healthy individuals (HI), thereafter designated as series HI-1; third series of 301 controls, designated as series HI-3) and from healthy individuals in Vienna, Austria (second series of 255 controls, designated as series HI-2).
Science
This gene was thereafter designated as G. barbadense receptor-like protein kinase (GbRLK).
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The amyA and glaA cDNA fragments were blunt-end ligated into the pTZ57R/T vector (InsTAclone™ PCR Cloning Kit, ThermoScientific), thereafter designated pTZ-AmyA and pTZ-GlaA, respectively.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
53 human-written examples
North of Sunderland, Highway 7 separates and travels east to Lindsay; Highway 12 thereafter is designated as the Central Ontario Route of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Wiki
A population of 124 F2 plants, derived from a single F1 plant, was used for genetic mapping and is designated thereafter as the "mapping population".
Science
The finalists will present their proposals in sketchbook form late next month and early May, with the winning team to be designated shortly thereafter.
News & Media
Soon thereafter, a large tsunami (designated hereinafter as the 2011 Tohoku-oki tsunami) struck the Pacific coast of eastern Japan (e.g. Fujii et al., 2011; Hayashi et al., 2011; Maeda et al., 2011; Mori et al., 2011).
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A novel sequence was identified within the 3′-terminal domain of human PRKCZ that, in prostate cancer cell lines and tissues, is expressed during transcription and thereafter translated into protein (designated PKC- ζ-PrC) independent of conventional PKC- ζ-a.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "thereafter designated", ensure that the initial naming or definition is clearly established before using the phrase to avoid confusion.
Common error
Do not use "thereafter designated" without a clear prior reference point. The reader needs to understand when the designation takes effect.
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Linguistic Context
Adverbial phrase modifying a verb. It indicates that the action of designating occurs after a specified time or event. Ludwig's examples show this phrase is frequently employed to introduce a formal renaming or assignment following an initial introduction.
Frequent in
Science
70%
Wiki
20%
News & Media
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
"Thereafter designated" is a formal phrase used to indicate that something is officially named or assigned a title after a specific point in time. As Ludwig's analysis shows, it is grammatically correct and most commonly found in scientific and academic writing. While the phrase is relatively uncommon, it serves an important function in providing clarity and avoiding repetition by establishing a formal designation for later reference. Alternatives like "subsequently named" or "hereafter known as" can be used depending on the level of formality required. When employing this phrase, ensure that the initial reference point is clear to avoid ambiguity. According to the AI, the phrase is correct and usable in written English.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Subsequently named
This alternative uses "subsequently" for a more concise way to express time sequence.
Later termed
This version uses "termed" which is a synonym of designated, indicating a naming.
Hereafter known as
Uses "hereafter" to indicate future reference, with "known as" as a substitute for "designated".
Designated afterwards
Reorders the terms, placing "designated" after "afterwards".
Then referred to as
Replaces "designated" with "referred to as", focusing on the act of referencing.
Officially assigned
Uses "officially assigned" to emphasize the formal nature of the designation.
Subsequently identified as
Emphasizes the act of identifying something at a later time.
Thereafter called
A simpler construction using "called" instead of "designated".
From then on known as
Uses the longer phrase "from then on known as" to convey a similar meaning.
Designated from that point forward
Specifies the point in time more explicitly as "that point forward".
FAQs
How can I use "thereafter designated" in a sentence?
Use "thereafter designated" after you have introduced a subject and are assigning it a specific name or role that will be used from that point forward. For example, "The committee shall select a representative, who will be "thereafter designated" as the spokesperson for the group".
What are some alternatives to "thereafter designated"?
You can use alternatives like "subsequently named", "later termed", or "hereafter known as" depending on the context.
Is there a difference between "thereafter designated" and "subsequently designated"?
While both phrases indicate a designation that occurs after a certain point, "thereafter designated" emphasizes a more continuous period following the initial event, while "subsequently designated" simply means designated at some later time. The choice depends on the intended nuance.
Which is more formal, "thereafter designated" or "later called"?
"Thereafter designated" is more formal and suitable for academic, scientific, or professional writing. "Later called" is more informal and better suited for general communication.
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
4.4/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested