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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Use of "of" or "on" to define a date

When discussing a date, is it proper to use of or on, and is there a preference? For example, when one wants to reference the date of a meeting would it be proper to say: "during our meeting of 15 July, 2010" or would it be proper to say: "during our meeting on 15 July, 2010"?

Are both correct?

Is one more proper?

Thanks!
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Hi, When discussing a date, is it proper to use of or on, and is there a preference? For example, when one wants to reference the date of a meeting would it be proper to say: "during our meeting of 15 July, 2010" or would it be proper to say: "during our meeting on 15 July, 2010"? Are both correct?

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  • Hi, When discussing a date, is it proper to use of or on, and is there a preference?
  • For example, when one wants to reference the date of a meeting would it be proper to say: "during our meeting of 15 July, 2010" or would it be proper to say: "during our meeting on 15 July, 2010"?
  • Are both correct?
  • Yes Is one more proper?
  • 'Of' is more formal.
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Hi,

When discussing a date, is it proper to use of or on, and is there a preference? For example, when one wants to reference the date of a meeting would it be proper to say: "during our meeting of 15 July, 2010" or would it be proper to say: "during our meeting on 15 July, 2010"?

Are both correct? Yes

Is one more proper? 'Of' is more formal.

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