Before vs up to
What is the difference between 'before' and 'up to' in this context:
This information is referred to the devices manufactured before/up to October 30, 2015.
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It is not clear why it has been worded like this. "before" does not include October 30, whereas "up to" might, but this does not explain why both are mentioned, since one includes the other. "is referred to" appears to be incorrect too.
- It is not clear why it has been worded like this.
- "before" does not include October 30, whereas "up to" might, but this does not explain why both are mentioned, since one includes the other.
- "is referred to" appears to be incorrect too.
- It appears that "refers to" is meant.
- Where did this sentence come from?
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It is not clear why it has been worded like this. "before" does not include October 30, whereas "up to" might, but this does not explain why both are mentioned, since one includes the other. "is referred to" appears to be incorrect too. It appears that "refers to" is meant. Where did this sentence come from? My guess is that it is generally mangled and not written by a native English speaker.
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