diff --git a/TERMS.md b/TERMS.md index 02df1fcf469..f54dff06a4a 100644 --- a/TERMS.md +++ b/TERMS.md @@ -194,6 +194,8 @@ Use data is, not data are. Don’t use datas. Use pieces of data or equivalent t **dataset** +**data source** + **data store, datastore** Two words when used generically, but one word when referring to the VMware product. @@ -391,6 +393,8 @@ Use *just* in the sense of *just now* (as in "the resources that you just create ## K +**key store** + **kill** Do not use. Replace with *stop*, *end*, *clear*, *remove*, or *cancel*. @@ -704,6 +708,8 @@ Data that's provided as part of a metric. The time value is assumed to be when t 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. @@ -768,6 +774,8 @@ Do not use. Use *open day* instead. 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.