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PINs, not PIN numbers. The N in PIN stands for number. This is an instance of RAS syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org
by david_allison 2y ago
PINs, not PIN numbers. The N in PIN stands for number.
This is an instance of RAS syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_syndrome
- Clubber 2y agoSomeone tell The Los Angeles Angels.
- jerich 2y agoI think they’re over in line behind “The La Brea Tar Pits”
- ThrowawayTestr 2y agoI always use my PIN number at the ATM machine.
- foundart 2y agoGreat link. I love it that RAS Syndrome is an example of itself. I think a very relevant part of the article is “A limited amount of redundancy can improve the effectiveness of communication” The prevalence of “PIN number” suggests it’s a useful redundancy.
- rcxdude 2y agoRAS 'syndrome' is just an example of redundancy in language, which is often actually useful for communication. There's no reason to insist on avoiding it.