Remarks On The Foundations Of Mathematics

insider.si.edu: Remarks on the foundations of mathematics. Edited by G. H. von Wright, R. Rhees [and] G. E. M. Anscombe. Translated by G. E. M. Anscombe

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Remarks on the foundations of mathematics. Edited by G. H. von Wright, R. Rhees [and] G. E. M. Anscombe. Translated by G. E. M. Anscombe

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'Remarks', the plural form, allows for both singular and multiple remarks to be entered. Here, though covertly, 'remark/s' is the count usage, as you could have 'Remarks [up to three]', or 'up to three remarks', though the latter would be incongruous as a field heading. But then, as @Fraser says, 'Comments' seems more idiomatic here.

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I would use Remarks if the material was of interest to the document reader. I would use Notes if the material was a reminder to the author that re-work might be required.

Is it not strange that 'blunt' and 'sharp', which are, when qualifying nouns referring to cutting blades, antonyms, are not far off from being synonymous when they qualify nouns referring to spoken or written remarks? I suppose it much be because, well, would you prefer to be struck with a blunt instrument or a sharp one?

It occurs to me that it is the boyfriend that needs characterizing not the girlfriend. I mean what exactly does "take remarks" out of context when a person's tone is sarcastic? When two people are talking, and there's sarcasm, it may very well be directed at the other person even if one believes one is directing it "out there" or elsewhere.

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Is there a word for someone who often takes remarks out of context in a ...

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