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Could you tell me which is correct and (if possible) why?
(1)
the earlier of A and B
or
the earlier of A or B
(2)
A and B, whichever earlier
or
A or B, whichever earlier
Thank you.
Could you tell me which is correct and (if possible) why?
(1)
the earlier of A and B
or
the earlier of A or B
(2)
A and B, whichever earlier
or
A or B, whichever earlier
Thank you.
(1)
the earlier of A and B
or
the earlier of A or B
(2)
A and B, whichever earlier
or
A or B, whichever earlier
Thank you.
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“Earlier” is a comparitive, and this word compares 2 things.
A and B = 2 things. (A + B)
A or B = one thing; choose A or choose B
Therefore, the earlier of A and B = correct.
Two possibilities are A and B. A + B = 2.
Choose between them based on which of them is earlier, and you MUST have 2 choices.
Therefore, this is the same as the answer above.
—Many people will tell you there is no difference. The distinction is a technical one, and most people would use the options interchangeably. But you cannot compare two things unless you have two things.
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- Inglés (UK)
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“Earlier” is a comparitive, and this word compares 2 things.
A and B = 2 things. (A + B)
A or B = one thing; choose A or choose B
Therefore, the earlier of A and B = correct.
Two possibilities are A and B. A + B = 2.
Choose between them based on which of them is earlier, and you MUST have 2 choices.
Therefore, this is the same as the answer above.
—Many people will tell you there is no difference. The distinction is a technical one, and most people would use the options interchangeably. But you cannot compare two things unless you have two things.
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That’s make sense. Actually I need to write in a ‘technically’ correct way, so your answer is really helpful.
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