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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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is this usage of the word "implications" correct?
"The implications of engineering research on the quality of human life amaze me."
  

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It's fine to talk about the implications of engineering research . But I don't clearly see your meaning in this sentence.. Does 'on the quality of human life' relate to 'implications' or to 'engineering research'??

— Clive

  • It's fine to talk about the implications of engineering research .
  • But I don't clearly see your meaning in this sentence..
  • Does 'on the quality of human life' relate to 'implications' or to 'engineering research'??
  • Please explain.
  • Clive
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It's fine to talk about the implications of engineering research.

But I don't clearly see your meaning in this sentence..
Does 'on the quality of human life' relate to 'implications' or to 'engineering research'??
Please explain.
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I think your sentence is fine. As far as I can tell, it is "the implications (of engineering research) that affect the quality of human life.
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