Re: [Cz-L] ≥ 19,600?

An official memorial plate should not state speculations like: at least,
about, up to, approximately.
  This gives the impression that the writer does not know what he speaks
about.
    Put in a number, any number but a fix number.
      What are the " three significant figures " ?
Hardy
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From: "MARC M COHEN" <marc-cohen25_at_sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:52 AM
Subject: [Cz-L] &#8805; 19,600?


> Regarding how to state this number 19,600, the three significant figures
> give an important sense
> of exactitude and certain knowledge. Can we state it as "at least
> 19,600"? That gives a
> threshold, without being two precise.
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> Marc M. Cohen, Arch.D, Architect
> Palo Alto, CA 94306
> TEL +1 650 218-8119
> FAX +1 650 852-0657

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