We use the prefixes “pre” and “post” all the time—often without thinking twice. But when you slow down and actually look at them, things can get a little fuzzy. What exactly do they mean? And more importantly, when should you use one over the other? Let’s start with the basics. “Pre” simply means before, while…
At first glance, “requester” and “requestor” seem like a classic tomato/tomahto situation. They sound the same, mean roughly the same thing, and both refer to someone who makes a request. So what’s the fuss about? Well, depending on your audience, industry, or even country, one spelling might make you sound polished and professional—while the other…
English can be a quirky language, can’t it? Just when you think you’ve nailed the spelling of a word, a variation shows up to throw a wrench in the works. That’s exactly the case with “cancelation” and “cancellation”. They look similar. They mean the same thing. But one has an extra “l”—and that one tiny…