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Ravinath Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

on or in ?

A decision was made in selecting a new president.

or

A decision was made on selecting a new president.


Which one is correct ?
  

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Ravinath A decision was made in selecting a new president. A decision was made on selecting a new president. Which one is correct ?

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  • Ravinath A decision was made in selecting a new president.
  • A decision was made on selecting a new president.
  • Which one is correct ?
  • Both are correct, but with different meanings.
  • "in" This meaning can be that finally something was decided.
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RavinathA decision was made in selecting a new president.
A decision was made on selecting a new president. Which one is correct ?
Both are correct, but with different meanings.

"in" This meaning can be that finally something was decided.
"on" This has the simpler meaning that a new president was chosen.
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