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Originally Posted by frankbmd
Although I think the term pre-certified implies that someone may have looked at an item, the prefix pre- could be interpreted from a linguistic perspective as simply before. Thus pre-certified linguistically implies before certification, which also implies the item will be looked at some time in the future when it is certified or not.
Similarly if you have a three year old child in pre-k (nursery school), the term pre-K does not imply that the child is qualified for, eligible for or would ever be able to handle the rigors of the kindergarten curriculum. 
Thus I do not think technically that pre-certified means anything with respect to the authenticity of an item, good, bad or ugly.
I raise this point not to defend Heritage or anyone else that uses the term pre-certified, just to clarify the actual meaning of the language involved. I am not commenting on intent. |
That is an excellent point , from a purely techical point of view "pre" establishes "prior to" , as in pre-kindergarten, pre-teen etc. but it also implies the INEVITABILITY of the later, a pre teen will eventually become a teenager, a pre-K student will eventually become a 1st grader, Unless God forbid they died. It implies inevitability of an outcome.
Now that I've said my 2 cents , it appears I've accidently stumbled into the "Angry heated, Mudslinging" forum by accident. Could someone please direct me to the "Peace, Love and Happiness" forum ?? Thanks
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