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

Ex: We are billed by the hour.

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used to describe the relationship between one part and the whole

Ex: One in five voters supported the measure.

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used to indicate a particular characteristic being measured, judged, or noticed

Ex: They are similar in tone but not in content.

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for one person or thing

Ex: The car rental agency charges $50 per day for a compact car.

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

Ex: The meal was prepared to order.

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used to specify a particular member of a broader group

Ex: The country of Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems.

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

Ex: He borrowed $1,000 against his car as collateral.

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

Ex: The music is too loud for my sensitive ears.

Prepositions
Prepositions of Support or Opposition	Prepositions of Target and Destination	Prepositions of Attribution and Preference	Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin	Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations	Prepositions of Parameter and Specification	Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence	Prepositions of Rank and Occupation	Prepositions of Sequence and Condition	Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference	Prepositions of Basis