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underlined parts
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"underlined parts" is not correct or usable in written English.
If you would like to refer to particular parts of a sentence or sentence fragment, you could use quotation marks instead. For example: "She said the 'most important thing' was to finish the report on time."
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
BamHI and EcoRI restriction enzyme sites were introduced in GP5a-F and GP5b-R, respectively (underlined parts).
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Note: ⋆ Only sense strands for oligonucleotides used in EMSA were shown; underlined parts were the putative binding sites, and mutated nucleotides were denoted as the lowercase letters.
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The underlined parts of primer sequences are complementary to the nucleotide sequences of the FosB Sa -pET28 gene, whereas the 5′-overhanging ends of primers contain recognition sites for restriction endonucleases (bold) and are designed to facilitate cloning.
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UNDERLINE the good parts of the evidence and only read those underlined parts.
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Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
In turn, Restriction i enables through Lemma 3 below the equivalence between (25), once deleted its underlined part, and condition (11).
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Restriction ii permits deleting the underlined part of (25), hence excluding from the set of candidates q those functions not having a stair-case shape on intervals of singularity.
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The underlined part of the primer sequences correspond to the C-terminal end of the Gal4-AD, whereas the dotted and dashed parts of the primer sequences represent SmDia starting at amino acid position 402 or 432, respectively.
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Underlined: part of signal peptide for secretion.
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The underlined part in Italic font at the 3'end belongs to a third exon.
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EcoRI and KpnI restriction sites were added in the primers (underlined part).
The KM144 and KM145 oligonucleotides were synthesized with partial substitution by a four-nucleotide mixture on each position corresponding to CDR3 region with a frequency of 10% (central underlined part of the sequence) (MWG Biotech, Ebersberg, Germany).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to sections of text, specify what makes them distinct (e.g., "The underlined sections indicate key terms" instead of just "underlined parts").
Common error
Avoid using "underlined parts" without context; clarify why those parts are underlined or what they represent. Be specific to enhance clarity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "underlined parts" primarily functions as a noun phrase, intending to identify specific portions of text or other content that have been marked with an underline. However, according to Ludwig AI, the phrase is not correct or usable in written English.
Frequent in
Science
50%
Wiki
25%
News & Media
25%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "underlined parts" is used to refer to specific sections of text highlighted with underlining, it's considered grammatically incorrect by Ludwig AI. Although present in various sources, including scientific articles and online guides, its usage is infrequent and often vague. For clarity and formality, it's best to replace "underlined parts" with more specific terms like "underlined words", "underlined sections", or "emphasized segments", depending on the context. Always aim to provide context for why those parts are underlined to enhance understanding and avoid ambiguity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
highlighted sections
Focuses on marking for emphasis, changing the method of emphasis from underlining to highlighting.
emphasized segments
Replaces 'underlined' with a more general term 'emphasized' and 'parts' with 'segments'.
noteworthy components
Shifts the focus to the importance of the sections rather than the visual indication of underlining.
significant portions
Emphasizes the importance of the parts, using 'significant' instead of 'underlined'.
marked excerpts
Uses 'marked' as a broader term for indicating a specific area and 'excerpts' for sections.
specific passages
Replaces the method of indication with the type of content being indicated.
designated areas
Focuses on the act of designating parts as important or specific, rather than the underlining itself.
identified segments
Highlights the act of identifying specific segments rather than the visual marking.
selected fragments
Emphasizes the selection of fragments, a more general term than parts, with the underlining implied.
important details
Shifts the focus from the physical marking to the importance of the information.
FAQs
How can I correctly refer to sections of text that are underlined?
Instead of using the phrase "underlined parts", be more specific. For example, say "underlined words", "underlined sentences", or "underlined sections" depending on what you are referring to.
What is a more formal way to refer to "underlined parts"?
In formal writing, consider alternatives like "emphasized segments", "highlighted sections", or "designated areas" to maintain a professional tone.
Is it ever appropriate to use "underlined parts" in writing?
While not strictly incorrect, "underlined parts" is vague. It's better to use more precise language, such as "underlined phrases", "underlined text", or "underlined keywords" to avoid ambiguity.
What should I consider when using underlining in my own writing?
Underlining can be used for emphasis, but consider using boldface or italics for a more modern appearance. If referring to code snippets or specific elements, be precise about what the "underlined sequence" represents (e.g., a function name or variable).
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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
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested