One-off vs. One-of (was Re: CPU design at the gate level)

From: Carlini, Antonio <Antonio.Carlini_at_riverstonenet.com>
Date: Sat Nov 3 17:18:53 2001

> pete_at_dunnington.u-net.com wrote:
>
>I've never heard "one-of" before, only "one off" (and "2 off", "3
off",
>etc) to describe a quantity. It's commonly used here, not just in
>engineering.

        Agreed. I first saw it in Practical Electronics
        (which I started reading in 1977/78 or so).
        It was often used in the parts lists. It confused
        me slightly the first time I read it, but
        it was clear what it meant.

        I don't know the derivation off-hand but
        I am surprised that anyone uses "one-of"
        - it's just harder to say!

        Antonio
Received on Sat Nov 03 2001 - 17:18:53 GMT