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Stedman's spellcheck was updated in 2002 by

Posted By: diddles on 2005-11-20
In Reply to: actually in Steadmans radiology and oncology - book

Subject: Stedman's spellcheck was updated in 2002 by

Barb G and if Barb says it is effect it IS effect! The 2002 and 2003 Stedman spellcheck is more accurate than any of their printed or electronic dictionary versions.
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mass affect versus mass effect?????? driving me crazy! - having dull moment
- actually in Steadmans radiology and oncology - book
  - Stedman's spellcheck was updated in 2002 by - diddles
- correct myself...effect - diddles
- mass effect...... - MT20+
- so......which one is it?? mass effect or mass affect? grrr - having "duh" moment still!
  - Mass effect...nm - RadGuy
- According to the info from Amherst - mqft
  - Effect is also a verb--to bring about. Affect is also a noun as - CL
    - Hey just quoting from the information - mqft
      - Sorry, but I've never heard of the Amherst sm - CL
- mass effect - Robin
- mass affect nm - diddles
  - U say potahtoes and I say potatoes... - RadGuy
    - Let OneLook dictionary settle it. - Misha

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Subject: Spellcheck

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Both spellcheck, but - sm
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Subject: Thanks. Just checked by spellcheck

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Subject: word's spellcheck/grammar is not always right...

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Subject: My spellcheck says Thiersch-Duplay

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Subject: Question regarding Microsoft Word Spellcheck sm

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Subject: don't have a Stedman's, but thanks anyway. :(

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