Correct use:
Use "subsequent" when something happened next in the past, or will in the far future,
For example:
In a laboratory procedure:
The purification process starts with centrifugation. The subsequent filtration step removes the particles that were not removed by filtration.
In a scientific paper or report:
The molecule of interest was precipitated with ammonium sulphate. The subsequent centrifugation and re-suspension gave a final yield of 85%.
Use "following" for something that is about to happen, either in a text or in real life
For example:
In a text:
The following chapters will discuss the pros and cons of X.
In a presentation:
the following slides will give you an overview of X.
Origin of the confusion:
following and subsequent both translate as "folgend" in German, but do not have the same meaning.
Use "subsequent" when something happened next in the past, or will in the far future,
For example:
In a laboratory procedure:
The purification process starts with centrifugation. The subsequent filtration step removes the particles that were not removed by filtration.
In a scientific paper or report:
The molecule of interest was precipitated with ammonium sulphate. The subsequent centrifugation and re-suspension gave a final yield of 85%.
Use "following" for something that is about to happen, either in a text or in real life
For example:
In a text:
The following chapters will discuss the pros and cons of X.
In a presentation:
the following slides will give you an overview of X.
Origin of the confusion:
following and subsequent both translate as "folgend" in German, but do not have the same meaning.
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