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Subject:Re: pet peeves From:"Arlen P. Walker" <Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- CORE -dot- CORP -dot- JCI -dot- COM> Date:Sun, 21 Aug 1994 15:46:07 -0500
>Arlen P. Walker said:
>> "input" as a verb
>What do you use instead?
What I had in mind was the phrase "inputting the data" and it's ilk. In
this case I use "entering the data." In general, I completely rewrite the
sentence (paragraph sometimes) to accomodate the change. I *hate* that
usage!
Have Fun,
Arlen
Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- jci -dot- com
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