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Usage of ``say" Does ``say" mean ``let's temporary call it as xxxxxx." ? For example, let us consider the following text. ===== They have also pointed out that a network in which each PC is connected to m other PCs, say m-connected network, can be created in an efficient way. ===== Here, the ``say" means ``let's call such a network m-connected network". But I think this usage of ``say" is wrong. I think just close the word ``m-connected network" by () is sufficient, i.e., say m-connected network -> (m-connected network). Or, I think to use namely instead of say would be better, i.e., say m-connected netowrk -> namely, m-connected network Am I right? If you know better another option than () and namely, please let me know. Thank you in advance.

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No, you're wrong. "say" has the very meaning you stated above. "namely" means something different. It is not a temporary naming.
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Dear! 'say' is a very common word in our daily conversations. It is used to indicate something as you have done above. So, what you think is wrong...

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