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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Numerous vs. multiple

When is it inappropriate to use "multiple"? The sentence in question is "The sample procedure may be repeated multiple times." It means the test being run will occur until the participants get it right. The testing is scheduled to take a month.
  

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'Multiple' = more than once. 'Numerous' = many Choose the word that applies to your context.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Multiple' = more than once.
  • 'Numerous' = many Choose the word that applies to your context.
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'Multiple' = more than once.
'Numerous' = many

Choose the word that applies to your context.
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Multiple describes a mathematical function of bringing several, usually different, parts together:

mul·ti·ple [muhl-tuh-puhl] adjective
  1. consisting of, having, or involving several or many individuals, parts, elements, relations, etc.; manifold.
Therefore, you don’t have “multiple” phone calls and plaintiffs don’t engage in a “multiple” of acts (defendants don’t either).
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AnonymousIt means the test being run will occur until the participants get it right.
In this situation I would use 'multiple'. You're saying that the participants do not have to get the test right the first time. They may, however, get it right the first time or the second time, so they don't necessarily repeat it numerous times.

CJ
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