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by means of, means

A writing tip on alternatives to the expression by means of.
In most sentences, it is clearer and simpler to use the prepositions by or through instead of by means of. Mr. Dickens entered the house by (not by means of) the rear door. The demographic data were gathered by means of (or through) a survey. When the emphasis is on the process or tools used, the phrase by means of may be preferable. By means of bribery and threats, the reporters finally entered the embassy.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 1,131

with reference to

An article on ways to replace the wordy phrase “with reference to.”
To write plainly and concisely, choose on instead of the roundabout phrase with reference to. The Minister of Agriculture made a statement on the mad cow crisis. Other possibilities include about, as for, concerning, regarding, related to and relating to. As for your request for leave, a decision will be made shortly. A decision will be made shortly concerning (or about, regarding, related to, relating to) your request for leave.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 953

on the part of, on behalf of, by

A writing tip on the expression on the part of.
On the part of is a correct but often a wordy substitute for the preposition by or from. Wordy: The CEO expects a greater effort on the part of your staff in the next quarter. Concise: The CEO expects a greater effort by (or from) your staff in the next quarter. On the part of is not a synonym for on behalf of. I would like to thank the committee on behalf of (not on the part of) all those who received awards today.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
Number of views: 918

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