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Prepositions - Prepositions of Parameter and Specification

These prepositions specify a parameter against which something is judged or measured, or specify a particular entity within a category.

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by

used to specify the standard or unit used to evaluate or measure something

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in

used to indicate the rate or percentage of one quantity to another

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used to indicate a standard or basis for evaluation or judgment

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per

for one person or thing

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to

used to indicate the criteria or parameter according to which something is defined or customized

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of

used to specify a particular member of a broader group

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against

used to indicate the relationship between a sum of money (loan, financing, guarantee) and the corresponding asset or security

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for

used to specify the reference point or standard by which something is judged, compared, or evaluated

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