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Does fill mean full?

ebee
If I fill something does that mean simply getting some substance and putting it into a container i.e a cup of water into an empty sink or does it usually mean filling such sink to the top?

In other words however many (or few) cupsfull are poured in it is filling or is it only a filling action if totally filled at the end of the procedure?
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    Sparkingchip:




    ebee:

    OK to put it another way then.

    "do not fill with xxx" does that mean do not put any xxx in or alternatively does it mean put some in so long as you do not fill it up to/near the top with xxx




     

    I would go with do not put any xxx in.


    Andy B.

     




     

    In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity, better to go for the perceived safer option. But really it is a case of clear usage of plain English.  If the intention is "Do not put any xxx in," then say so directly and do not use the word "fill". Of course, clarity can sometimes be lost in translation from another language.
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    Sparkingchip:




    ebee:

    OK to put it another way then.

    "do not fill with xxx" does that mean do not put any xxx in or alternatively does it mean put some in so long as you do not fill it up to/near the top with xxx




     

    I would go with do not put any xxx in.


    Andy B.

     




     

    In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity, better to go for the perceived safer option. But really it is a case of clear usage of plain English.  If the intention is "Do not put any xxx in," then say so directly and do not use the word "fill". Of course, clarity can sometimes be lost in translation from another language.
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