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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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"Versus"
Say I compare Y to X, where X serves as a basis for my comparison.
For eaxmple, I want to compare the sales of 2010, to those of 2009, where my main interest, or focus, is 2010's sales.
Among the following 2, which description is the correct one?
1. 2010 vs. 2009
2. 2009 vs. 2010
Thanks.
For eaxmple, I want to compare the sales of 2010, to those of 2009, where my main interest, or focus, is 2010's sales.
Among the following 2, which description is the correct one?
1. 2010 vs. 2009
2. 2009 vs. 2010
Thanks.
Top answer
Y compared to X is Y vs. X.
- Y compared to X is Y vs.
- X.
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Thank you!
I wonder, would you be able to point on a source which confirms it?
We have a debate in our company about proper terming of some software functionality, so this will help.
Kind regards,
Jake
I wonder, would you be able to point on a source which confirms it?
We have a debate in our company about proper terming of some software functionality, so this will help.
Kind regards,
Jake
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Hi, Jake. I haven't found a source that focuses specifically on your point, but this comes close.
(You may have to read between the lines.)
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/versus
For example, "analog Vs. digital" means analog is compared to and contrasted with digital. .
(You may have to read between the lines.)
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/versus
For example, "analog Vs. digital" means analog is compared to and contrasted with digital. .
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