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Word choice
This section offers conventions around general English usage and the terms that are not covered in the glossary. Additionally, use the IBM Terminology as a reference.
The following table lists the preferred word or phrase choice.
Preferred word choice
Word | Do not use |
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and so on | etc. |
back end (noun) | backend, back-end In general, avoid. Use a more specific term, such as server, operating system, or network. |
back-end (adj) | backend, back end |
cancel | abort |
complete | done, finish |
command line (noun) | command-line |
command-line (adj) | command line |
compute node | Compute node |
data store | datastore |
delete | destroy |
to do something | in order to do something |
Ethernet | ethernet |
example | i.e, e.g. |
host name | hostname, Hostname |
lifecycle | life cycle |
login (noun) | logon, log-in |
log in (verb) | login |
OpenStack | openstack, Openstack |
plug-in | plugin |
run, issue, start, enter | Avoid using "execute" unless it is the most appropriate term in the context. |
select | check |
setup (noun) | set up, set-up |
set up (verb) | setup |
an SQL | a SQL |
such as | like |
verify | be sure |
X-as-a-Service | X as a Service |