Word list — I
Verdict: avoid
Use that is, in other words, or rewrite the sentence to avoid it. Don’t use Latin abbreviations.
- Replacements: that is, in other words
Verdict: style
Use I/O in body text with the slash and capitals. Drop to IO or io in identifiers where the slash isn’t allowed.
Verdict: style
Capitalize as IaaS.
Verdict: style
Use ID in full caps.
illegal
Section titled “illegal”Verdict: restricted
Use invalid or not allowed when possible.
in conclusion
Section titled “in conclusion”Verdict: avoid
Delete the phrase, and the recap it introduces (see rule skim-003).
in order to
Section titled “in order to”Verdict: restricted
Use in order to when it clarifies the purpose of a requirement; otherwise, use to.
- Replacements: to
in summary
Section titled “in summary”Verdict: avoid
Delete the phrase, and the recap it introduces (see rule skim-003).
in today’s fast-paced
Section titled “in today’s fast-paced”Verdict: avoid
Delete the phrase and open with the subject (see rule skim-002).
ingest
Section titled “ingest”Verdict: restricted
Only use for complex operations on a data pipeline; otherwise, use a more specific term for the action.
inline
Section titled “inline”Verdict: style
Write inline as one word, no hyphen.
instantiate
Section titled “instantiate”Verdict: restricted
Prefer plain language such as create an instance of or create an object to instantiate. Use instantiate only for classes and when it makes a long or complex sentence clearer and more concise.
interface
Section titled “interface”Verdict: restricted
Don’t use as a verb. Use a term such as integrate, communicate, access, or interact instead of the verb form.
internet
Section titled “internet”Verdict: style
Use internet.
intricate
Section titled “intricate”Verdict: avoid
Use complex, or describe the structure (see rule ai-006).
- Replacements: complex
invaluable
Section titled “invaluable”Verdict: avoid
Use useful, or state the value (see rule ai-006).
- Replacements: useful
Verdict: style
Use IoT.
it goes without saying
Section titled “it goes without saying”Verdict: avoid
Delete the phrase, or delete the sentence if it really goes without saying (see rule voice-010).
it is important to note
Section titled “it is important to note”Verdict: avoid
Delete the phrase; the sentence that follows carries the point (see rule voice-010).