Re: How to say this correctly?

[John Posada <john -at- TDANDW -dot- COM>]

Hi, Deborah.

Question...in your mind, does removing the word change the meaning of
the sentence?

If so, leave it in. If not, take it out.

My opinion? Take it out.



Deborah Cooper wrote:

> I need a little help in my TW project. I write the sentence:
> The administrator can edit the characteristics of an already existing
> user by first...
>
> My question: should I be saying "already" or just "existing"? Thanks!
>

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