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list vs list out

Both 'list' and 'list out' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'List' can be a noun or a verb, while 'list out' is a verb only.
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Last updated: July 23, 2024 • 50296 views

list

This is correct and commonly used when referring to a series of items or information.

Use 'list' when you want to refer to a series of items or information without explicitly stating them.

Examples:

  • Please list the ingredients for the recipe.
  • He asked me to list the tasks for the project.
  • WorkFlowy is a single list that can contain infinite lists inside it. It's a more powerful, easier way to organize all the information in your life.
  • We will be updating the Red List for the 2024-2 update on Monday 28th October 2024. ... List Programme" will support practitioners to develop national Red Lists ...
  • Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list ("SDN List") and all other sanctions lists administered by OFAC, including the Foreign Sanctions ...
  • Apr 17, 2024 ... The documents on List A show both identity and employment authorization. Employees presenting an acceptable List A document should not be asked ...
  • Apr 10, 2024 ... EPA expects products on List N to kill all strains and variants of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) when used according to the label directions.
  • List comprehensions provide a concise way to create lists. Common applications are to make new lists where each element is the result of some operations.
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... 1 of 7 verb. ˈlist. archaic. : choose sense 3 · 2 of 7 verb. archaic. : to listen to : hear. list · 3 of 7 noun. 1. : a band or strip of material.
  • The List World Heritage List World Heritage in Danger New Inscriptions Criteria for Selection Tentative Lists World Heritage List Nominations · Reporting ...
  • list() is used to assign a list of variables in one operation. Strings can not be unpacked and list() expressions can not be completely empty.
  • The list contains a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals that are listed for cancer or reproductive harm, or both.

Alternatives:

  • enumerate
  • itemize
  • catalog
  • record
  • detail

list out

This is correct and used when explicitly stating or enumerating items.

Use 'list out' when you want to explicitly state or enumerate items in detail.

Examples:

  • She listed out all the reasons why she was unhappy.
  • Can you list out the steps for the process?
  • Jul 21, 2020 ... I have 96GB RAM, so memory will for sure not be the problem. Thanks. Locked Main mem in list-out onject. EDIT: I deleted a certain subtool and ...
  • Oct 1, 2020 ... Send to list out of order?? Help. I've seen this posted before but it was old and didn't have a response. I send a lot of memes and images to ...
  • Aug 17, 2018 ... First: the app seems to work anyway - despite the error.) When I add slider input I get IndexError: list out of range, otherwise works fine.
  • Jan 4, 2021 ... Don't List Out Gear · I started from scratch. Prismatic Wasteland is a science fantasy game, so I couldn't simply crib the equipment list from a ...
  • Mar 22, 2018 ... [ZBrush] Memory problem (Locked main mem in list-out). Croftyness. polycounter lvl 11. Offline / Send Message · Croftyness polycounter lvl 11.
  • Jul 28, 2021 ... I need to be able to pull a master sub list out of our directory that shows Company name, phone number, contact name (for bidding) with ...
  • Mar 13, 2019 ... index error list out of range #183. Open. rekham1077 opened this issue on Mar 13, 2019 · 7 comments. Open. index error list out of range #183.
  • Jan 15, 2021 ... It can be applied on any ViewGroup, not just RecyclerView. It will throw away all those "in list", "out of list", "press select to activate", ...
  • Mar 10, 2016 ... I have recently noted that conversations around me are increasingly full of the expressions: "plan out" and "list out" (just to name a couple ...
  • Jun 1, 2022 ... Is there a way to LIST OUT major events of the next few months? I feel like there are two ways to look at a calendar - an everyday itinerary ...

Alternatives:

  • enumerate
  • itemize
  • catalog
  • record
  • detail

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