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Hrsanei Posted 16 years ago
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Amend versus emend

does anyone know if there is any differences between amend and emend?
  

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Amend is the more general term. It means to make a corrective change, usually a small one. Emend is a narrower term.

— Doctor D

  • Amend is the more general term.
  • It means to make a corrective change, usually a small one.
  • Emend is a narrower term.
  • It means to correct a text or manuscript only.
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Amend is the more general term. It means to make a corrective change, usually a small one.

Emend is a narrower term. It means to correct a text or manuscript only.

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