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In the contexts where I've worked it's a genuine piece of jargon, a technical term that implies more than would the term "atmosphere". So when used in that con
by RiderOfGiraffes 16y ago
In the contexts where I've worked it's a genuine piece of jargon, a technical term that implies more than would the term "atmosphere".
So when used in that context yes, it's not just an abbreviation, but no, it's not a silly affectation. It's interesting that PG's usage matches (closely enough) the baggage-laden jargon version.
- pvg 16y agoRight, I meant out-of-context usage (if that's what this is) would be a silly affectation like if one started inserting technical sailing terms into one's speech for no good reason, arrr.