he/she

he/she Definition

he/she (hē′s̸hē′, hē′ôr s̸hē′, hē′slash′s̸hē′)

he or she: used to avoid the masculine implication of the generic use of he

he/she Usage Examples

Converse of object

believe: The user believes he/she is responsible for the events, not the computer system.
confirm: In the majority of cases the respondent will be able to confirm that he/she agrees with the arrangements proposed.
indicate: The research student must provide a signed statement to indicate that he/she understands all components of the ' risk assessment ' .
ensure: Also ensure that he/she has all the details sent out to participants.
acknowledge: IMPROPER USE AND LIABILITIES The Customer shall acknowledge that he/she will only use the Service for lawful purposes.
agree: It was also agreed that he/she would provide feedback of information from SEAC to the research project leaders.

Adjective modifier

dissatisfied: Where, following such a second marking, the student is still dissatisfied, he/she should contact the Registrar for advice.
his/her: In reaching his/her decision he/she should be guided by the principles set out in Chapter 2.
sure: Your child should make sure he/she knows which member of staff is responsible for them in the airports.
particular: Should any passenger be interested in insurance against accidents for a particular flight he/she can make arrangements for coverage at any insurance company.
much: Here the user is about to decide on just how much energy he/she would like to save.

Modifies a noun

wish: A patient may appeal to the Managers as often as he/she wishes.
cannot: This does harm to a patient - he/she cannot make a voluntary choice.
return: When he/she returns, the Monteray employe finds that the vehicle has been damaged.

Noun used with modifier

anything: A Web site author can code an alt tag when building a Web page to say anything he/she wants.
reason: Where the applicant cancels the booking for any reason he/she will remain liable for the full amount of the rent.
case: The more " hard " evidence you can give to your clinician the stronger the case he/she will be able to put forward.
position: As the employer may have several hundred enquiries for a position he/she will only choose a few suitable people for an interview.
way: The author can then sell the rights in any way he/she pleases.
time: At the same time he/she should be the sort of person you would choose to invite to this, your most joyous day.

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