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Rule "in the mean time (meantime)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: in the mean time (meantime)
Message: This adverb that is commonly used for introductory phrases is spelled as one word.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Mean while, I have corrected all your grammar mistakes.
    Correction suggestion: Meanwhile
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF) is the predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a mechanical or electronic system.
ID: IN_THE_MEAN_TIME_PHRASE [2]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-26 22:33:08 +0100)