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Rule "add an additional (add)"

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Description: add an additional (add)
Message: This phrase might be redundant. Consider either removing or replacing the adjective '\3'.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-add-an-additional/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • How to Add an additional page to a Full Flash Site
    Correction suggestion: Add a page, Add another page
  • How can I add an additional clause to the query to consider the number of transactions on the server?
    Correction suggestion: add a clause, add another clause
  • I'd add a further point and suggest that the events are manipulated to be harder.
    Correction suggestion: add a point, add another point
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Add an additional:
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ADD_AN_ADDITIONAL [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)