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  1. How does the hyphen change the meaning in expressions like …

    As you say, high is simply an adjective and performance is simply a noun which high modifies. In the second pair, high is again an adjective and performance is a noun functioning as an …

  2. etymology - How and when did 'performant' enter common usage …

    Feb 12, 2025 · Wiktionary also has this relevant note about the adjective performant: The word performant has found a niche in the 21st century through adoption in computing contexts, but …

  3. What is wrong with the word "performant"?

    Aug 23, 2011 · I came to this discussion because I find the word performant being used more frequently. I believe it stems from the idea that optimal performance is due to a number of …

  4. Use of "proven" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 16, 2022 · The feasibility of algorithm A and the high performance of algorithm B is proven by a number of experiments. I would like to avoid using "are demonstrated" instead of "is proven" …

  5. Hyphenation in "high frequency words" - English Language

    Dec 4, 2015 · My granddaughter's first-grade reading papers frequently use the term "high frequency words." I'm guessing it refers to words used frequently. But, if the term "high …

  6. When to use "cross-functional" or "cross-functionally"?

    Nov 23, 2021 · I am trying to find an answer as to how to use the compound word "cross-functional" correctly to describe working with a team from different departments. I …

  7. What's a nicer way of phrasing 'Aggressive schedule'?

    Sep 4, 2019 · The phrase 'Aggressive schedule' is often used to express a desire to achieve high performance and speed on a project, however has the negative connotation related to the …

  8. Is "performance" singular or also plural? - English Language

    In American English, you always use is with information and performance, even if you are referring to more than one piece of information or more than one performance. You may be …

  9. Brand new ryzen 7 2700x build freezing randomly - Microsoft …

    Apr 4, 2020 · Uninstalled AMD Ryzen Master so far seems to solve problem. High performance power plan made it better but didn`t solve the problem.

  10. Idiom or phrase for expressing one's skill/talent has not decayed

    Nov 14, 2021 · I am wondering what standard phrase or idiom expresses that one's skill or talent in a particular area has not decayed through the passage of time. I believe a related idiom is, " …