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MUSCOVITE Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

does 'has expired' work here?

Hi,

Consider the following:

(1) "Your input is invalid because the start date/time you entered has expired"

(2) "Your input is invalid because the start date/time must be in the future"

I guess that (2) is passable (or even good?). Not sure about (1) though. If you could help me with this?

Are there other (much better!) ways to convey the same idea?

Thanks!

mus-te
  

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Hi I would say... " And I would say that (2) is fine. I would use 'expired' when a period of time has come to an end...

— Dave_anon

  • Hi I would say...
  • " And I would say that (2) is fine.
  • I would use 'expired' when a period of time has come to an end...
  • (3) "You cannot use this form to renew, because your subscription has already expired" But I would not use 'expired' with a single point in time, as in (1) On my mobile, I just scheduled something for yesterday, and it warned me...
  • " Dave
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Hi

I would say...

(1) "Your input is invalid because the start date/time is in the past."

And I would say that (2) is fine.

I would use 'expired' when a period of time has come to an end...

(3) "You cannot use this form to renew, because your subscription has already expired"

But I would not use 'expired' with a single point in ti
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Hi,

If it's on an interactive screen, such a message is usually very brief and simple.
eg Invalid start date / time.
It won't be hard for the user to look at what he entered, and see what is wrong.

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Hi Dave!
dave_anonI would use 'expired' when a period of time has come to an end..
dave_anonBut I would not use 'expired' with a single point in time, as in (1)
Perfect answer! Thank you so much!!
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CliveIt won't be hard for the user to look at what he entered, and see what is wrong.Clive
I see. Thank you, Clive!
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