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Aug 10 2009 5:44PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, complementary/complimentary, commonly confused words, Business writing, Quiz
Complementary or complimentary?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, complementary/complimentary, commonly confused words, Business writing, Quiz
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Which is correct? The study explored whether computers and mobile phones were _________ or competitive communications channels. a. complimentary b. complementary |
Answer: b
Explanation: Complimentary means either free or flattering; complementary refers to things that work together, especially to make something complete.
Kate Porter has an entry about this issue on Galley Proofs.
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