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Diction/Usage

a lot – a lot is two words. Do not write alot. Also, avoid the use of a lot in general since it is generally too casual in regards to business use.

accept, except – accept is a verb meaning “to receive.” Except is usually a preposition meaning “excluding.” Except is also a verb meaning “to exclude.”

affect, effect – affect is usually a verb meaning “to influence.” Effect is usually a noun meaning “result.”

Effect can also be a verb meaning “to bring about.”

all right – all right is always written as two words. Alright is non-standard.

and/or – avoid the awkward construction and/or except in technical or legal documents.

now and then versus now and again – now and then means now versus the past, while now and again means that something happens on occasion.

toward/towards – toward is preferred, but either form is fine.

via – means through or by way of.

Redundancies to Avoid

  • Delay Due to an Earlier Accident
  • Foreseeable Future
  • Forewarn
  • Possible Choices
  • Rename it Something Else
  • Sworn Affidavit (if it is not sworn, it is not an affidavit)
  • Totally Unique
  • Unprecedented New
  • Very Unique



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