Interpreting verbs
Verbs that interpret the subject instead of naming what it does.
| Flagged | Fix |
|---|---|
serves as, acts as, stands as, functions as | is, or the literal action |
boasts | has |
the source of truth | say what reads it |
the key constraint | name the constraint |
the path forward | the next step, named |
this ensures | say what happens |
plays a key role, plays a vital role, plays a critical role, plays a central role, plays a significant role, plays an important role | say what it does |
designed to help, designed to ensure, designed to provide, designed to enable, designed to make | say what it does |
State the fact instead of interpreting it.
Source: avoid-ai-writing by Conor Bronsdon (MIT) and Ryan Yannelli's house rules.