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Use fewer to define things you can count and less to define things you can't.

  • The new student had less confidence than his peers.
  • He had fewer freckles on his nose.

About the Writing Style Guide

This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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