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Commonly Misused Words in Technical Writing
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Affect
Affect is a verb meaning to influence: The bug affected the program's performance.
Effect
Effect is a noun meaning the result: The effect of the bug was a system crash.
Compliment
Compliment is a noun or verb that indicates praise: He complimented her on her writing.
Complement
Complement is a noun or verb that means to complete or bring to perfection: The illustrations complement the text.
Stationery
Stationery refers to writing paper and envelopes: She wrote her letter on fancy stationery.
Principle
Principle is a noun meaning a fundamental truth or proposition: The principle of gravity is not just a theory.
Illicit
Illicit is an adjective meaning illegal or not permitted: The company was fined for its illicit activities.
Ensure
Ensure means to make certain: The manager ensured the document was well-written.
Stationary
Stationary means not moving or not intended to be moved: The equipment remained stationary.
Principal
Principal is a noun or adjective relating to first in importance: She was the principal researcher in the study.
Then
Then is an adverb denoting time: First we compiled the code, then we ran it.
Than
Than is a conjunction used in comparison: The first algorithm was more efficient than the second.
Elicit
Elicit is a verb meaning to draw out: The presentation elicited many questions from the audience.
Insure
Insure refers to the act of protecting with an insurance policy: The machine was insured against damage.
Assure
Assure means to promise or say with confidence: I assure you that your message will be conveyed.
Advice
Advice is a noun meaning guidance or recommendations: She gave sound advice on the project.
Dessert
Dessert refers to the sweet course at the end of a meal: The chocolate cake was a delicious dessert.
Altar
Altar is a noun referring to a sacred table in religious worship: The couple stood before the altar to marry.
Illusion
Illusion is a noun referring to a false idea or belief: The graphics created an illusion of depth.
Allusion
Allusion is a noun referring to an indirect reference: The article made an allusion to the researcher's earlier work.
Alter
Alter is a verb meaning to change: Could you alter the code to improve its efficiency?
Desert
Desert, as a noun, refers to a barren area: The robot was tested in the desert for durability.
Except
Except is a preposition or conjunction that means to exclude: All modules are finished except the last one.
Advise
Advise is a verb meaning to recommend: He advised her to revise the technical manual.
Accept
Accept is a verb meaning to receive willingly: The conference accepted his proposal for presentation.
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