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Ten inches is two inches less than one foot.

According to the Government, there are fewerpeople currently out of work.

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What is the math term for the correct process with clue words less or fewer?

English = less than Deutsch= kleiner als


Is the correct process for the clue words less or fewer?

The correct process for using "less" or "fewer" depends on whether you are referring to countable or uncountable nouns. Use "fewer" for countable items (e.g., fewer apples) and "less" for uncountable quantities (e.g., less water). A helpful tip is to remember that if you can count the items individually, use "fewer"; if not, use "less."


Is times less correct English?

It may be grammatically correct, but it is a logical absurdity. more/fewer is about counting more/less is about amount … so… no, it is not correct.


What does fewer in mean in math?

Fewer is an adjective which is applied to integers. X is said to be fewer than Y if X is less than Y. This means that X cannot be equal to Y nor greater than Y.For continuous quantities, the phrase "less than" is more appropriate than "fewer".


When do you use the word fewer?

The theory is that you use fewer for countable things and less for uncountable things. For example fewer coins but less money; fewer teeth but less hair; fewer bananas but less fruit; fewer hats but less clothing. [You may have 6 coins, 25 teeth, 12 bananas and 7 hats but the other things don't go with numbers.)I have FEWER cats than dogs.I have FEWER pencils than pensThere are FEWER buildings in the country than in the city.Hope this helps:)


Is it correct grammar to say twenty items or less?

No. With things that may be counted we use "fewer."


Can You give me a sentence using fewer and less?

If there were fewer of us, I could speak less.


What does fewer than mean?

It means that it is less than a number. Like 4 is fewer than 5. or subtraction


Less than something else?

Fewer


What if anything should you do to correct the following sentence Our principal problem was that we had less people than necessary to obtain optimum benefits from the program?

To correct the sentence, you should change "less people" to "fewer people," as "fewer" is used for countable nouns like "people." The revised sentence would read: "Our principal problem was that we had fewer people than necessary to obtain optimum benefits from the program." Additionally, consider replacing "optimum" with "optimal" for improved clarity.


What does the word fewer than means?

Less or more


Which is proper fewer people now or less people now?

"fewer people now" would be correct. "fewer" denotes something that can be counted (like people). "less" denotes something that cannot be counted (like water or sand). FYI- the signs at WalMart are INCORRECT "20 items or less". It should be "fewer".