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Maple Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

sheer volume

Particular problems which are likely to face the translaotr are the sheer volume of terms which exist in any one field and the necessity to ensure consistency in the way such terms are translated.

What does sheer volume mean?

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The quantity of terms - the many numbers of terms

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The quantity of terms - the many numbers of terms
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Thanks a lot for the prompt response, Feebs![O]
Is such a usage of sheer very common?
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Yes, using "sheer" to emphasize the large aspect of something is reasonably common.
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Grammar Geek
Yes, using "sheer" to emphasize the large aspect of something is reasonably common.

Thank you, GG!
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