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* Add two terms

Signed-off-by: natebower <[email protected]>

* Add two more terms

Signed-off-by: natebower <[email protected]>

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Signed-off-by: natebower <[email protected]>
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**dataset**

**data source**

**data store, datastore**

Two words when used generically, but one word when referring to the VMware product.
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## K

**key store**

**kill**

Do not use. Replace with *stop*, *end*, *clear*, *remove*, or *cancel*.
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Avoid using as a verb to refer to an action that precipitates a subsequent action. It is OK to use when referring to a feature name, such as a *trigger function* or *time-triggered architecture*. As a verb, use an alternative, such as *initiate*, *invoke*, *launch*, or *start*.

**trust store**

**turn on, turn off**

Use *turn on* and *turn off* in reference to a toggle to describe switching a setting or mode on or off.
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Do not use. Use *allow list* instead.

**white space**

**wish, want, desire, need**

_Wish_ and _desire_ are indirect and nuanced versions of _want_. Don’t use them. Be direct.
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