Does 'latest' include present?
Latest's dictionary means "most recent."
But what is the LATEST in this situation?
The inauguration ceremony was held to announce that the former vice president became the president.
Then is that person's latest position the CEO? Or the vice president?
My question is whether the word "most recent" still includes the present or not.
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giwonyi My question is whether the word "most recent" still includes the present or not. It can. The speaker at the ceremony can say that the new CEO's most recent (or latest) position was vice-president.
- giwonyi My question is whether the word "most recent" still includes the present or not.
- It can.
- The speaker at the ceremony can say that the new CEO's most recent (or latest) position was vice-president.
- Next week, in the trade journals, they can say that his most recent position with the company is CEO, but he is expected to move over to CFO when Murdock retires.
- But that would probably be expressed "his current position".
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giwonyiMy question is whether the word "most recent" still includes the present or not.
It can. The speaker at the ceremony can say that the new CEO's most recent (or latest) position was vice-president. Next week, in the trade journals, they can say that his most recent position with the company is CEO, but he is expected to move over to CFO when Murdock r
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