Sentence examples for used a broad definition from inspiring English sources

Fourth, we used a broad definition of preventive procedures because these data do not allow us to clearly distinguish between screening or diagnostic tests.

The survey used a broad definition of sexual assault, referred to as nonconsensual sexual contact, that included sexual touching or kissing as well as penetration.

Another limitation of our study is that we used a broad definition of SCALE-UP 'users' because almost all faculty members make modifications and have difficulties characterizing their use.

The union used a broad definition to compile the numbers, counting current and former classroom teachers and professors at the K-12 and postsecondary levels, as well as candidates who had worked as administrative or support staff in schools, districts and universities.

It is, however, pertinent to note that both these studies used a broad definition of scientific misconduct.

SEIFA used a broad definition of relative socioeconomic disadvantage in terms of people's access to material and social resources, and their ability to participate in society.

However, they used a broader definition of clinical deterioration.

The study also used a broader definition of policy and practice impacts than we did and reported on a more homogeneous sample of interventions.

Other analyses have chosen performers who topped sales charts 7 but we used a broader definition as specific population groups can influence album purchases.

Second, most of previous studies looked at continuity of care across different physicians or clinics, whereas ours used a broader definition, that is, the major care segment.

Apart from this formal definition of depression, in our analyses we have also used a broader definition of "depressive symptoms" irrespectively of meeting the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for a depressive episode.