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Jack112 Posted 21 years ago
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I think I know the difference but I would like to double check the difference in meaing between these two.

1. This device is used for controlling the fuel comsumption. (Describing what the device is used for?)

2. This device is for controlling the fuel comsumption. (What the device is for?)

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Hi, Yes, your understanding is OK in both cases. 1. This device is used for controlling the fuel comsumption.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, your understanding is OK in both cases.
  • 1.
  • This device is used for controlling the fuel comsumption.
  • ) Perhaps the machine doesn't work, in which case I put it on the ground and use it to hold my door open.
  • 2.
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Hi,

Yes, your understanding is OK in both cases.

1. This device is used for controlling the fuel comsumption. (Describing what the device is used for?) Perhaps the machine doesn't work, in which case I put it on the ground and use it to hold my door open.

2. This device is for c
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