TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: U-prime & ragging An... From:"Barbara J. Philbrick" <burkbrick -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 9 May 1994 15:28:04 EDT
>In specifications, the word "utilized" sometimes works
>better than "used." It helps one avoid making an ambiguous
>statement that might result in the inadvertant purchase of a
>product made from used materials. Otherwise, I agree that
>"utilize" is offensive.
I'd still try to find a way to reword, if possible. "Utilize" should only be
used for the meaning "to use for profit."
