• bitbucket (9/23/2008)


    I would like to thank all who have commented. I have learned a little more to apply to any additional QOD that I may submit. Please note that I relied on the

    Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition for the words equivalent, and same which are:

    Equivalent:

    equal in force, amount, or value

    Same:

    equal in size, shape, value, or importance —usually used with the or a demonstrative (as that, those) in all senses

    The main objective as I understand the QOD is to introduce readers to new and/or little known aspects of SQL Server it is my hope that this is what this question did.

    I'm still confused. 'Equivalent' and 'same' are synonyms, making them interchangeable. So, I'm still struggling to understand what criteria is being used to disqualify the 2 queries from being the same.