9.5 Distinguish between buzz words and technical language
Buzz words, the nonspecific jargon of an industry, tend to be vague, though often they are irresistible. Technical language tends to be accurate, though whether to use it without definition depends on your audience. In writing about data processing, you may find words like reside or environment almost unavoidable, but they are probably buzz words. On the other hand, initialize is irreplaceable, though not understood by the world at large.
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Examples
1. This document describes the functionality of the front-end or user interface of the applications that present the charts to the user.
Rewrite: This document describes the user interface of the applications that present the charts to the user.
2. This deeper understanding of service contracts will better leverage my consulting skills.
Rewrite: This deeper understanding of service contracts will let me make better use of my consulting skills.
3. Figure 2 represents data captured during the initial stages of the test.
Rewrite: Figure 2 represents data gathered from the initial stages of the test.
4. The amount of data retrieved or sent will impact the network traffic graph.
Rewrite: The amount of data retrieved or sent will affect the network traffic graph.
5. The subject recently adopted the Four Starz concept to leverage the Ace brand name to its advantage.
Rewrite: The company recently adopted the Four Starz concept to use the Ace brand name to its advantage.
6. The $400,000 ABC Grant was backed out of basis.
Rewrite: The $400,000 ABC Grant was subtracted from the cost basis.
7. Residential development is also taking place in the near vicinity.
Rewrite: Residential development is also taking place nearby.
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