One-off vs. One-of (was Re: CPU design at the gate level) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

3 Nov 2001

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  pete(a)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