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Can the word 'would" have a meaning of obligation in some technical texts or it is more correct to understand it as a habitual action (not only referring to the PAST, but PRESENT also) ???
E.g.: Precautions would be taken in curing fish. (in other words "should (must) be taken OR: are usually taken) ???
How should it be understood ???
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olive bee Precautions would be taken in curing fish. There is not enough context to determine the exact meaning. Here are some possibilities.
- olive bee Precautions would be taken in curing fish.
- There is not enough context to determine the exact meaning.
- Here are some possibilities.
- 1.
- Precautions used to be taken in curing fish.
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olive beePrecautions would be taken in curing fish.
There is not enough context to determine the exact meaning. Here are some possibilities.
1. Precautions used to be taken in curing fish.
2. Precautions were going to be taken in curing fish.
3. It is only reasonable to assume that precautions are taken in curing fish.
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