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you have shown vs you have defined

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You have shown' is used when referring to something that has been demonstrated or displayed, while 'you have defined' is used when referring to something that has been explained or described.

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you have shown

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that has been demonstrated or displayed.

This phrase is used to acknowledge that someone has presented or displayed something, such as information, skills, or qualities.

Examples:

  • You have shown great determination in completing this project.
  • Through your actions, you have shown that you are a reliable team member.
  • Nov 12, 2019 ... I'M THE ONE YOU HAVE SHOWN MERCY. . . . JESUS GETS THE GLORY!!!! . Beyond Me by Yours Truly.
  • Jul 18, 2018 ... ... PoolStroke. • 6y ago •. In many ways, you have shown me what is like to have a friend in me. FTFY. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... 20K likes, 315 comments - dermotkennedy on October 2, 2024: "Boston, you have shown me so much support literally since I was 19 playing on ...
  • Mar 2, 2019 ... “shown” is correct. · I show / you show. · I showed / you showed. · I have shown / you have shown.
  • Apr 5, 2013 ... How to refer to a “theorem” that you have shown to be wrong · 30. The assertion formerly known as Theorem 2? · 26. I would go with a neutral term.
  • Feb 14, 2017 ... Words can't express the love you have shown me over the pass 5 years. Thank you so much hon... but not only that thank u for being so patient through it all.
  • Apr 1, 2020 ... You have shown the Effects Control Panel, but if you select the layer and press the U key twice you'll see everything that you changed.
  • You have shown some strong speed at Pocono the past two years. Do you think that will carry over to this year now that you are with a new team? “Yeah, I...
  • #10 - Interviewer: You have shown that biofeedback, dietary ; desmail. Posts: 50; Joined: Jul 05, 2011 ; Steve Stein · PowerScore Staff · Joined: Apr 11, 2011.

Alternatives:

  • you have demonstrated
  • you have exhibited
  • you have displayed
  • you have proven

you have defined

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that has been explained or described.

This phrase is used to acknowledge that someone has provided a clear explanation or description of something.

Examples:

  • In your essay, you have defined the concept of democracy very well.
  • Through your research, you have defined the key factors influencing consumer behavior.
  • Present I define you define he defines we define you define they define. Perfect I have defined you have defined he has defined we have defined you have ...
  • Present perfect. I have defined you have defined he/she/it has defined we have defined you have defined they have defined ...
  • Present perfect. I have defined you have defined he/she/it has defined we have defined you have defined they have defined ...
  • If you have defined a name, such as Budget_FY08, and its scope is Sheet1, that name (if not qualified) is recognized only in Sheet1, but cannot be recognized in  ...

Alternatives:

  • you have explained
  • you have described
  • you have clarified
  • you have elucidated

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