As ???

[whl626]

"Reputation is defined as the current assessment of

an entity's desirability as established by some

external person or group of persons."

How to define ' as ' in this sentence ? Pronouns ???Hmm, looks like it

[RonBee]

I would say as in that sentence is a conjunction.

By the way, I would put it more simply, thus:

• Your reputation is what other people think of you.

How's that?

:)

[whl626]

Simple and precise Ron :)

By the way, can I use your explanation to answer somebody's question ? I mean somewhere :)

[whl626]

Oops, if it is a conjuction the following clause must have a verb right ? but it doesn't ?

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by whl626

Simple and precise Ron :)

I usually operate on the KISS principle. KISS = keep it simple, stupid. :wink:

Originally Posted by whl626

By the way, can I use your explanation to answer somebody's question ? I mean somewhere :)

Of course.

:D

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by whl626

Oops, if it is a conjuction the following clause must have a verb right ? but it doesn't ?

Re:

• "Reputation is defined as the current assessment of an entity's desirability as established by some external person or group of persons."

Um, established is a verb.

:)

[whl626]

What a serious overlook :) Thanks

[Casiopea]

Can't believe how quick you were at knowing 'as' functions as a conjunction. Wow! It took me, like, 5 minutes to get its function.
You R za masta! :D

Re:

• "Reputation is defined as the current assessment of an entity's desirability as established by some external person or group of persons."

Um, established is a verb.

passive verb, okay, past participle (technically) :D

desirability = noun
as (it is) established by some X = adjective phrase modifying 'desirability'
as = conjunction

Cas :D

[whl626]

The picture is much clearer by now :)