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  1. Multiple vs Multi - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 14, 2015 · What is the usage difference between "multiple" and "multi"? I have an algorithm that uses more than one agent. Should I call it multi-agent or multiple-agents algorithm?

  2. Existence of "multi" in US English

    You were already given this answer by several of the comments, and it's already implied in polynym's answer, but let's make it explicit: Yes, the prefix multi is valid in American English, and usually used …

  3. "Multi-" prefix pronunciation - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Feb 26, 2012 · I often hear native English speakers pronouncing "multi-" as ['mʌltaɪ] (mul-tie), however all the dictionaries are saying that the only way to pronounce it is ['mʌltɪ] (mul-ty). Example words:

  4. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Aug 12, 2021 · First, "more than one" and "many" are acceptable meanings for " multiple." 1 : consisting of, including, or involving more than one: multiple births, multiple choices 2 : MANY, MANIFOLD …

  5. What is the correct way to write a range of dollar figures?

    Aug 15, 2011 · According to this guide on using numbers in writing, when writing numbers: The simplest way to express large numbers is best. Round numbers are usually spelled out. Be careful to be …

  6. Using hundreds to express thousands: why, where, when?

    May 30, 2017 · The question title refers to expressing thousands using multiples of hundreds, like saying "twelve hundred" instead of "one thousand two hundred" This is somehow new to me. I may have …

  7. Multiday or Multi-day - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 18, 2019 · What is correct, Multi-day or Multiday? I have checked the collins dictionary and it does not have an entry for Multi-day but does for Multiday (link) Despite that, almost every browser or …

  8. Is there an English idiom for trying to do two things at the same time ...

    Jan 13, 2015 · Is there an English idiom for trying to do two things at the same time and failing at both of them due to splitting your effort?

  9. How to write £1 million where style guide clashes

    Apr 28, 2016 · Okay, I see what you're saying from your second sentence onwards, but if we were to consider '£1 million' ignoring the currency symbol then I would, without hesitation, write this as 'one …