Problem: (1) He devoted the work to his friend , the violinist Fritz Kreisler , and wrote to another friend , the composer Nikolai Medtner , on December 21 , 1931 :
(2) He dedicated this work to his friend , the violinist Nikolai Medtner , and wrote to another friend , the composer Fritz Kreisler , on 21 December 1931 :

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

Problem: (1) The scientific method is essentially the application of the inductive approach to investigation .
(2) The scientific method is essentially the application of the inductive approach to the investigation .

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

Problem: (1) The Hunters is a 2011 French crime horror thriller film directed by Chris Briant . The film was produced by Antoine Huet ,
(2) The Hunters film is a French crime - horror - thriller - film from 2011 by Chris Briant , produced by Antoine Huet ,

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

Problem: (1) In January 1938 he became the head of the 64th department and chief of staff of the 2nd Manghud - Border - Detachments .
(2) In January 1938 , he became head of the 2nd department and chief of staff of the 64th Manghud Border Detachment .

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