LanguageTool Community

<< return to list of rules

Rule "close scrutiny/proximity (scrutiny/proximity)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect. Visit the LanguageTool homepage to use it online or download it for free.

Description: close scrutiny/proximity (scrutiny/proximity)
Message: This is verbose. Consider writing: close to.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordy-phrases-style/#correcting-wordy-phrases
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The majority of Jannali's enterprises are located within close proximity to the suburb's railway station.
    Correction suggestion: close to
Pattern: Show XML · Show in Rule Editor
Check the following text against just this rule:

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