Example 008: Lexicon Issues
Question(s):
  • "alright" or "all right"
    Issue:
    A convention needs to be set for this - it probably makes sense to choose the most frequently occurring form.

    Example Usage:
    okay alright nice talking to you
    good talking to you and keep up the good work all right take care bye

    Resolution:
    The convention is to use "all right".

  • "Walkman" or "walkman"
    Issue:
    Is "walkman" a general term for a small radio/cassette device or is it a Sony brand name?

    Example Usage:
    my walkman broke so I'm upset

    Resolution:
    The convention is to use "walkman" unless directly proceeded by "Sony", and then it would be transcribed as "Sony Walkman".

  • "doggy" or "doggie"
    Issue:
    A convention needs to be set for this - it probably makes sense to choose the most frequently occurring form.

    Example Usage:
    I've got a little doggy uh that I've had quite uh quite a long time

    Resolution:
    The convention is to use "doggy".

  • "God" or "god"
    Issue:
    Should "God" be capitalized when it is not used as a name?

    Example Usage:
    oh my God
    it's like you know God what are they doing

    Resolution:
    The convention is to use "God".

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