Jul 10, 2002 07:14
21 yrs ago
English term
to position about
English
Tech/Engineering
to position one thing about another.
Imho, both words are antinomic and should not be used together, even in patents (known for strange wording).
Right?
Imho, both words are antinomic and should not be used together, even in patents (known for strange wording).
Right?
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Arthur Borges
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about = around, near
This would be UK English. If that's what "about" means in this sentence. Good luck...
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Comment: "Question was merely about an assumed discrepancy between "to position" which is precise and "about" which is not.
Thank you,
François "
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airmailrpl
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to place near...
to position about
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Сергей Лузан
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to place/ put/ install close/around/ near
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Good luck, Francois Liger!
Good luck, Francois Liger!
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