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> The one I can't stand is "utilize." As a noun, this word is totally
> acceptable--"utilization committee"--but as a verb, you can forget it. "To
> utilize the command bar" Ugh! "Use" is perfectly acceptable thank you.
> "Utilize" is affectation used (:-)) to inform the reader that the writer
> went to college...although obviously skipped Composition 101. That's just
> my opinion, though.
>
> What on earth is a "funclet" or a "functiod"?
>
> On your list, my favorite is "disambiguate." I've never heard it in context
> (not like that would matter in IT), but even contemplating its meaning has
> me thinking of "Who's on first?" by Abbott and Costello.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jessica Nealon
> Technical Writer
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