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Does 1) and 2) have the same meaning?

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oristarA
 
Reply Mon 30 Jul, 2012 11:15 pm

1) The scientists used the method in numerous studies until 2000.
2) The scientists used the method in numerous studies by 2000.
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MontereyJack
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Reply Mon 30 Jul, 2012 11:34 pm
No. The implication in 1 is that things changed after 2000, how they changed is not specified. 2 is awkward but they still could be using it after 2000.
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MontereyJack
 
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Reply Mon 30 Jul, 2012 11:39 pm
and it's "DO 1 and 2 have the same meaning"
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oristarA
 
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Reply Tue 31 Jul, 2012 03:00 am
Thank you Jack.
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