of so called vs through which

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Of so called' is used to introduce a term that is commonly used but not universally accepted, while 'through which' is used to show a means or method by which something is done. They are not interchangeable in most contexts.

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of so called

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a term that is commonly used but not universally accepted.

This phrase is used to indicate that the following term is known by a specific name, although that name may not be universally accepted or accurate.

Examples:

The theory of so called 'survival of the fittest' has been widely debated.
She is a proponent of the so called 'minimalist lifestyle.'

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Simple Definition of so–called. —used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something. —used to indicate a name or description that you ...
Full Definition of SO-CALLED. 1. : commonly named <the so–called pocket veto>. 2. : falsely or improperly so named <deceived by a so–called friend>.
Commonly called: "the artificial elevation that often occurs when a doctor or nurse reads a patient's blood pressure—the so-called white coat syndrome" (Andrew ...
Libraries and bookshops were being purged of so-called subversive writing. Martin, Joy The Image of Laura. The so-called joys of bachelorhood, in his opinion, ...

Alternatives:

commonly known as
often referred to as
so-called

through which

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to show a means or method by which something is done.

This phrase is used to indicate the method or process by which something is accomplished or achieved.

Examples:

He explained the process through which the product was developed.
She described the steps through which the project was completed.

Alternatives:

by which
via which
whereby

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