Word list — T
Verdict: acceptable
The established term for a label or marker in version control and markup.
Verdict: prefer · Form: noun, verb
Tap is the precise gesture on touch devices. Using it avoids the ambiguity of touch or press.
tapestry
Section titled “tapestry”Verdict: avoid
Name the parts and how they connect instead. A decorative word with no technical meaning (see rule ai-006).
testament
Section titled “testament”Verdict: avoid
Instead of a testament to, write shows that and state the evidence (see rule ai-006).
timeout
Section titled “timeout”Verdict: style · Form: noun, adjective
Set as one word for the noun or adjective. Set as two words for the verb phrase.
- Alternatives: time out, time-out
timestamp
Section titled “timestamp”Verdict: style · Form: noun, verb
Write it as one word.
- Alternatives: time stamp
Verdict: avoid
Toast is a UI term that translates poorly. Use notification, message, temporary message, confirmation message, or describe the result directly.
- Replacements: notification, message
transformative
Section titled “transformative”Verdict: avoid
Delete it, or state the change (see rule ai-006).
Verdict: style
Use lowercase true when referring to the Boolean value conceptually. When referring to Boolean literals in code, use code formatting and match the programming language’s spelling and capitalization.