Problem: (1) The term '' non-hereditary spherocytosis '' is occasionally used , albeit rarely .
(2) The term '' non-hereditary spherocytosis '' is used occasionally , albeit rarely .

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

Problem: (1) Multiplayer video games are those that can either be played cooperatively in electronic sports or competing , sometimes by using multiple input devices or by hotseating .
(2) Multiplayer video games are those that can be played either cooperatively in Electronic Sports , or competitively , sometimes by using either multiple input devices , or by hotseating .

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

Problem: (1) The unpredictable consonant of every word was then dropped , the distribution of first leaving .
(2) The first consonant of each word was then dropped , the distribution of unforeseen leaving .

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

Problem: (1) His ideas have often brought him into trouble , and he acts before he thinks .
(2) His ideas have often led him into trouble and he thinks before he acts .

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