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10 years (minimum) vs 10 years minimum

Both "10 years (minimum)" and "10 years minimum" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "10 years (minimum)" is used when specifying a minimum duration, while "10 years minimum" is used to indicate a minimum requirement without specifying a duration. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

10 years (minimum)

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying a minimum duration.

This phrase is used to indicate a minimum duration of 10 years, with the possibility of the actual duration being longer.
  • Canada, Yes, 25 years minimum for 1st degree murder; 10 years minimum for 2nd degree murder (consecutive sentencing may be used for multiple murder ...
  • She will serve 10 years minimum. [=the least amount of time she will serve is 10 years]. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide ...
  • Oct 29, 2015 ... Who do you want to be in the next 10 years? (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words). brianzz2405Threads: 1. Posts: 1. Author: Brian. Oct 29 ...
  • Jul 22, 2015 ... "Microsoft's intention is that you will get 10 years minimum of updates for Windows 10, both feature and security updates, from when you get it," ...

Alternatives:

  • 10 years at least
  • a minimum of 10 years

10 years minimum

This phrase is also correct and commonly used to indicate a minimum requirement without specifying a duration.

This phrase is used to indicate that 10 years is the minimum requirement, without specifying if the actual duration will be longer.
  • Canada, Yes, 25 years minimum for 1st degree murder; 10 years minimum for 2nd degree murder (consecutive sentencing may be used for multiple murder ...
  • She will serve 10 years minimum. [=the least amount of time she will serve is 10 years]. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide ...
  • Oct 29, 2015 ... Who do you want to be in the next 10 years? (minimum 50 words, maximum 150 words). brianzz2405Threads: 1. Posts: 1. Author: Brian. Oct 29 ...
  • Jul 22, 2015 ... "Microsoft's intention is that you will get 10 years minimum of updates for Windows 10, both feature and security updates, from when you get it," ...

Alternatives:

  • minimum of 10 years
  • at least 10 years

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