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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Use of word

Are both 'update and updates' possible in this sentence?

I am waiting for your update(s) regarding the working hours and salaries.

I am waiting for your update(s) regarding two items: working hours and salaries.

I feel that the singular (update) is possible in both. Am I correct?
  

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Anonymous I feel that the singular (update) is possible in both. Am I correct? If the information comes in one document, yes.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Anonymous I feel that the singular (update) is possible in both.
  • Am I correct?
  • If the information comes in one document, yes.
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AnonymousI feel that the singular (update) is possible in both. Am I correct?
If the information comes in one document, yes.
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AlpheccaStars AnonymousI feel that the singular (update) is possible in both. Am I correct?If the information comes in one document, yes.
I see, thanks. So if it is on one paper or message, that would be possible, right?

I specifically meant that in general 'I would like an update on these two things'. Would that apply here and be possible in terms of
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Yes. If you want one, and only one update with all the items listed together.

Suppose there are three items.
The new information for item 1 was available yesterday.
The new information for item 2 is available today.
The new information for item 3 will be available next week.

So if you request one update, you will have to wait a week for all the information to
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AlpheccaStarsYes. If you want one, and only one update with all the items listed together.Suppose there are three items. The new information for item 1 was available yesterday.The new information for item 2 is available today.The new information for item 3 will be available next week.So if you request one update, you will have to wait a week for all the information to com
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