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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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OUTER

Is outer redundant? Edge means outer right?

The outer edge is...

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Not necessarily; there could be an inner edge. Even if there is only one edge, "outer" may not hurt if it helps the reader to understand what is meant.

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  • Not necessarily; there could be an inner edge.
  • Even if there is only one edge, "outer" may not hurt if it helps the reader to understand what is meant.
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Not necessarily; there could be an inner edge. Even if there is only one edge, "outer" may not hurt if it helps the reader to understand what is meant.
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