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From: mjl@ritcv.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.nlang
Subject: Re: rate of speed
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Date: Thu, 9-Jun-83 14:10:18 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jun  9 14:10:18 1983
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I agree with Don Ellis that most persons would understand what is meant
by 'rate of speed.' However, I also believe that simple appeal to the
masses is insufficient when establishing norms for language use.  One
goal of all writing and speaking should be concise and accurate
communication.  With this in mind, 'rate of speed' and other redundant,
verbose, and fuzzy phrases should be avoided if you want to make your
point effectively.

Mike Lutz {allegra,seismo}!rochester!ritcv!mjl