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Here are some ways words can be incorrect: http://lesswrong.com/lw/od/37_ways_that_words_can_be_wrong/ http://lesswrong.com/lw/od/37_ways_that_words_can_be_wron
by Jach 10y ago
Here are some ways words can be incorrect: http://lesswrong.com/lw/od/37_ways_that_words_can_be_wrong/ http://lesswrong.com/lw/od/37_ways_that_words_can_be_wrong/
In the end it's not a very fulfilling battle even if won, to preserve the meaning of a word. I always liked the line "In the face of ambiguity, refuse the temptation to guess" as a guide to be more explicit and ask for clarification in general communication.
- imagist 10y agoYeah, 17-20 in that link do a better job of expressing what I wanted to express than I did. :)