Text & Writing
Filler removal
Deleting the preceding space rather than the following one is what stops a double space appearing in the middle of the sentence, which is why the removal is specified as a unit.
The Formula
output = the text with each filler word and the space in front of it deleted
Deleting the preceding space rather than the following one is what stops a double space appearing in the middle of the sentence, which is why the removal is specified as a unit.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | Filler list | words | The words the strategy deletes outright. |
| s_out | Output sentence | text | The sentence after removal, before tidying. |
What Each Symbol Means
Fwords
Filler list
The words the strategy deletes outright.
s_outtext
Output sentence
The sentence after removal, before tidying.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to rewrite a sentence page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Rewrite A Sentence, filed under Everyday Life. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.