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14:59 Mar 8, 2011 |
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3 +1 | given less importance |
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given less importance Explanation: It is a strange expression, and does not ring true in English. It may have been translated from a different language previously. However, "underweight" suggests an inferior status, so to me it suggests that the strategy referred to was given less importance than some other factor. |
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Reference: Right! Reference information: Specialist terminology is what it is! Here's a good explanation — at least, I assume it's good, 'cos I can't understand a darned word of it! However, they seem to explain its use as an adjective, I'm still bothered by the way it seems to be being used as a noun here — unless it's supposed to mean '(the situation of being) underweight' Reference: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/underweight.asp |
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