derived by vs derived using

Both 'derived by' and 'derived using' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Derived by' is commonly used when talking about the source or origin of something, while 'derived using' is used when referring to the method or process used to derive something.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

derived by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the source or origin of something.

Use 'derived by' when you want to indicate the source or origin of something. For example, 'This information was derived by analyzing the data.'

Examples:

The theory was derived by combining various research studies.
The recipe was derived by experimenting with different ingredients.
The conclusion was derived by examining all available evidence.

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Whereas Directive 89/556/EEC excluded embryos derived by certain techniques from the scope of the said Directive;
The volatility adjustment shall apply only to the relevant risk-free interest rates of the term structure that are not derived by means of extrapolation in accordance with Article 77a.
Member States shall authorise imports of embryos derived by in vivo fertilisation and complying with the animal health requirements set out in the model veterinary certificate in Annex II.
characteristic values of the standards Mp, Mn, Mw and Mw/Mn, as provided by the manufacturer or derived by subsequent measurements, together with details about the method of determination,
characteristic values of the standards Mp, Mn, Mw, Mw/Mn, as provided by the manufacturer or derived by subsequent measurements, together with details about the method of determination,
Whereas, by Directive 93/52/EEC, the scope of Directive 89/556/EEC has been enlarged to include all bovine embryos except those derived by transfer of nuclei;
Constant-price estimates can be derived by the deflation of these components.
Coherence between the experiences derived by stakeholders and from the action plan and standardisation work should be ensured.
At the same time, the benefits derived by the European Union from the continued protection of the environment in developing countries should be clearly recognised.
Lignocellulosic components of wood or other plant materials derived by mechanical or thermo-mechanical pulping using a refiner.
On the contrary, it must be derived by operating a multi-dimensional structure and system within which the parliamentary aspect plays an important part.
The benefits derived by the public from this programme are indisputable.
Interests and capital gains on shares or bonds derived by associations are exempt from corporate income tax.
Subject: Benefit derived by Greece from MEDIA programme
To denote unambiguously the EC50 derived by this method it is proposed to use the symbol ErC50.
BCFs based on total radioactive residues may not, therefore, be directly comparable to a BCF derived by specific chemical analysis of the parent compound only.
However, Germany has not given precise indications of the proportionality of the benefits derived by Deutsche Post from the measure.
Amount of clinker produced [t] derived by weighing with a permissible uncertainty of less than ± 5 % for the metering process.
Amount of CKD or bypass dust [t] discarded during reporting period derived by weighing with a permissible uncertainty of less than ± 10 % for the metering process.
Amount of coke [t] produced during reporting period, derived by weighing with a maximum permissible uncertainty of ± 5,0 % for the metering process.

Alternatives:

obtained from
originating from
resulting from

derived using

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English when referring to the method or process used to derive something.

Use 'derived using' when you want to indicate the method or process used to derive something. For example, 'The results were derived using advanced statistical techniques.'