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Avoid Wordiness
Wordiness is the use of more words than necessary to convey a message or idea, leading to unnecessarily long or convoluted sentences. It can make writing appear unclear, confusing, and lacking in concision. Here are some examples of wordiness and ways to correct them:
- Wordy: Due to the fact that the car was not maintained regularly, the engine failed.
Concise: Because the car was not maintained regularly, the engine failed.
- Wordy: In order to provide a better understanding of the concept, it is necessary to explain the various components in detail.
Concise: To better understand the concept, explain the various components in detail.
- Wordy: There is no doubt that the use of social media has become more prevalent in recent years.
Concise: The use of social media has become more prevalent in recent years.
- Wordy: At this point in time, we do not have any further information.
Concise: At this time, we do not have any further information.
- Wordy: The reason why I am late is that I missed my train.
Concise: I am late because I missed my train.
By avoiding wordiness, your writing will become more concise, clear, and effective.
| Written: 2002, 2022; Revised: 04-6-2023; Version: Beta 0.7 | 💬 |
