Between or among? - Writing for Business
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Between or among?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, between or among, word choice, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
They set up five mesh devices to create a high-bandwidth network _______ themselves without the need for a central access point.
a. between
b. among


Answer: b

Explanation:
When you’re talking about two items, use between. If there are any more than two, among is the correct choice.

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