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 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
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.
Verdict: style
Use IoT.