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This approach improves Smiths design.
This work is a generalization of Smiths earlier algorithm This work generalizes Smiths earlier algorithm.
Graduate students in science and engineering at Rice University generated the following list of verbs. Read through them for choices that could help make your own writing more precise and persuasive. A B C D E F G H IJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Active Verbs That Describe Work yield clarify assert define illustrate indicate postulate classify illuminate represent consider invoke generalize introduce provide reveal prove infer analyze narrate report employ insist state compare evaluate chalenge mean propose suggest imply
extrapolate estimate hypothesize synthesize simplify delineate measure depict specify set forth speculate support reiterate
summarize disagree note construe restrict deduce present devise predict interpret
acknowledge distinguish inform sum up designate maintain determine obtain point out believe calculate argue
construct evaluate
Active Verbs That Describe Phenomena discharge overlie surround exert extend occur bond traverse isolate restore circulate activate invert emanate radiate scatter transmit exchange contract slow exchange carry absorb trend quicken separate bombard converge plunge produce
continue mix
encompass access overlap sinter influence lag condense originate reclaim saturate terminate enrich rupture superpose
coalesce disperse
disseminate cede
As Because Because of Due to For For the reason that Since To indicate a purpose or reason why: For fear that In the hope that In order to So So that With this in mind
To compare or contrast: Although However In comparison In contrast Likewise Nevertheless On the other hand Similarly Whereas Yet
To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time period to another: After Before Currently During Eventually Finally First, . . . Second, . . ., etc. Formerly Immediately Initially Lastly Later Meanwhile Next Previously Simultaneously Soon Subsequently