Inappropriate terms¶
Forbidden terms¶
Do not use the following forbidden terms:
| Alternatives (Dos) | Forbidden term (Don'ts) |
|---|---|
| Manager, Lead, Primary, Reference | Master |
| Subordinate, Follow-on, Secondary | Slave |
| Internal thread | Female thread |
| External thread | Male thread |
| Socket, Jack | Female connector |
| Plug | Male connector |
| Block-list | Blacklist |
| Allow-list | Whitelist |
Improper terms¶
Other terms not to be used in English:
| Alternatives (Dos) | Forbidden term (Don'ts) |
|---|---|
| Cancel, Stop, End | Abort |
| Disrupt, Remove, Cancel, End | Kill |
| End, Stop, Finish | Terminate |
| Run, Perform, Carry out, Conduct | Execute |
| Try to not use it or be inclusive with other genders | Female person |
| Try to not use it or be inclusive with other genders | Male person |
SI B internal terms¶
Do not use internal technical terms. Users do not know our internal names:
| Official Name (Dos) | Internal Name (Don'ts) |
|---|---|
| Desigo Automation. | SystemOne or S1 |
| Desigo Automation | Desigo Classic |
| Desigo CC | GMS |
References¶
- Brandville: Insensitive language @ Siemens: Common rules about avoiding insensitive language at Siemens.
- Insensitive language @ SI: Common rules about avoiding insensitive language at SI.
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