I told him so I can check the spelling as required for what I write. Then the Chief Engineer, who has to approve the purchase, called me in and asked me what I needed a dictionary for. I told her no and she responded that we all need a dictionary and she would order one for me. She came back and asked if I had a dictionary. When I began my first job out of college about 30 years ago, I had taken a letter or memo to the secretary to type. I don't know why I haven't shared this before. RE: Why can't engineers differentiate between principle and principal? NozzleTwister (Mechanical) 24 Oct 05 09:18 As an adjective it has the sense of "chief" or "leading": The coach's principal concern is the quarterback's health. As a noun, it has specialized meanings in law and finance, but in general usage it refers to a person who holds a high position or plays an important role: a meeting among all the principals in the transaction. Principal is both a noun and an adjective. Principle is only a noun and usually refers to a rule or standard. Usage Note: Principal and principle are often confused but have no meanings in common. Architecture Either of a pair of inclined timbers forming the sides of a triangular truss for a pitched roof. One who commits or is an accomplice to a crime.Ħ. The person having prime responsibility for an obligation as distinguished from one who acts as surety or as an endorser.Ĭ. A person who empowers another to act as his or her representative.ī. A sum of money owed as a debt, upon which interest is calculated.Ī. The capital or main body of an estate or financial holding as distinguished from the interest or revenue from it.ī. A person having a leading or starring role.Ī. One who holds a position of presiding rank, especially the head of an elementary school or high school.ģ. Of, relating to, or being financial principal, or a principal in a financial transaction. First, highest, or foremost in importance, rank, worth, or degree chief. Chemistry One of the elements that compose a substance, especially one that gives some special quality or effect.ħ. A rule or law concerning the functioning of natural phenomena or mechanical processes: the principle of jet propulsion.Ħ. A basic or essential quality or element determining intrinsic nature or characteristic behavior: the principle of self-preservation.ĥ. A fixed or predetermined policy or mode of action.Ĥ. The collectivity of moral or ethical standards or judgments: a decision based on principle rather than expediency.ģ. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle.ī. A basic truth, law, or assumption: the principles of democracy.Ī.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |