"It will take a few weeks" vs "It will take several weeks".
Just had an argument about setting up incorrect expectations by using "a few".
Thoughts?
What is the cutoff between “a few” and several?
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Re: What is the cutoff between “a few” and several?
#2A few Several >= 10
Re: What is the cutoff between “a few” and several?
#3Why not consult a domain expert?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/couple-few-sev...
Re: What is the cutoff between “a few” and several?
#4Why not consult a domain expert? https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/couple-few-sev...
I did, and that's exactly why I felt the need to ask, since there doesn't seem to be a proper definition.
It also depends on the context, as is explained in the example given for the usage of few.