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That only works for now because we are so close to 2000. So there is little ambiguity whether "the 2000s" refer to the century or the decade. But in the future,
by linearrust 2y ago
That only works for now because we are so close to 2000. So there is little ambiguity whether "the 2000s" refer to the century or the decade. But in the future, "the 2000s" will refer to the century. Just like the 1900s refer to the 20th century rather than the decade (1900-1909).
- wasmitnetzen 2y agoNot my problem, that can be fixed by a future generation of pedants. It'll be good enough for 50 years or so.