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Subject:Re: Q.: A replacement for "implementation" From:Sandra Stipp <sstipp -at- IX -dot- NETCOM -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 14 Oct 1998 12:52:21 -0700
In response to Geoff Hart's reply about Rowena's dilemma with the use of
"implementation"--I'll have to agree with Geoff here. In some cases, much
to our dislike, nominalizations, passives, etc., may be the best choice,
depending on the context and
other factors.
"Implementation" in the example "...the current implementation of DCOM has
certain
limitations" seems to represent a process. As such, the revised statement
"Currently,
DCOM has a number of limitations that affect..." would be incorrect. This
revision
undeniably changes the meaning of the sentence.
How about: "....the current implementation of DCOM is limited by...." But
now you have
a passive (trading one "evil" for another). Another suggestion:
"...certain factors may limit
the implementation of DCOM, namely..." or something to this effect. Not
seeing the text
in its entirety makes it rather difficult to judge whether these suggestions
will really work, but hopefully they will get you started. :)
Hope this helps.....
--sstipp
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ICG Netcom On-line Communications
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