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Grammar

Help please, in writing a patent

Which is the correct way :

"The present invention provides a method and AN apparatus for.."

or

"The present invention provides a method and apparatus for.."
?

Thank you
  

Top answer

'Apparatus' is singular and plural, and has the alternate plural 'apparatuses'. If there is more than one piece of equipment, leave the article out or, better, change to the '-es' plural; if there is only a single piece, add the article for clarity.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Apparatus' is singular and plural, and has the alternate plural 'apparatuses'.
  • If there is more than one piece of equipment, leave the article out or, better, change to the '-es' plural; if there is only a single piece, add the article for clarity.
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'Apparatus' is singular and plural, and has the alternate plural 'apparatuses'. If there is more than one piece of equipment, leave the article out or, better, change to the '-es' plural; if there is only a single piece, add the article for clarity.
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