Problem: (1) The band separated shortly afterwards and reformed in 1987 as a trio with Matt Green and Brothers Lucy ( drums , vocals ) and Joel Green ( guitar ) .
(2) The band separated shortly afterwards and reformed in 1987 as a trio with Lucy and Brothers Joel Green ( drums , vocals ) and Matt Green ( guitar ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Estimates of correlations between variables are diluted by measurement defects ( weakened ) .
(2) Estimates of correlations between variables are weakened by measurement errors ( diluted ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The Albanian law is codified and is based on French law .
(2) The French law is codified and is based on Albanian law .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) A. R. Christensen ( December 17 , 1906 - January 27 , 1967 ) was a Christian newspaper .
(2) Norwegian A. R. Christensen ( 17 December 1906 -- 27 January 1967 ) was a Christian newspaper editor .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no