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== == Overstatement (hyperbole): an exaggeration in order to emphasize a certain truth. Understatement: stating less than one means or implies. refers to a figure of speech that says less than is intended. Understatement usually has an ironic effect, and sometimes may be used for comic purposes.

Technical term for understatement - Meiosis is a euphemistic figure of speech that intentionally understates something or implies that it is lesser in significance or size than it really is.

In rhetoric, litotes is a figure of speech in which a certain statement is expressed by denying its opposite.

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Example of a definition in technical writing?

There are many different types of writing. Technical writing provides purpose, educates, and informs its readers about the given topic.


Why is technical information presented in forms?

The format for technical information has been decided by the manufacturer, constructor or legislative body. They have used the format that may be most suitable for the given task. Progress has made it difficult to standardise all technical data.


What professional fields are covered by technical writing?

Technical writing is the art of being able to explain/describe complex ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences usually in the form of a Manuel. Such manuals apply to virtually all Professional fields as well as to average consumers at large. The following is a partial list of the usage of technical manuals: Manufacturing: If we take a company such as Airbus, technical manuals are required for pilots; maintenance personnel and every other category of personnel that are involved with a specific type or class of an Airbus airplane. Law: Judges and lawyers use law books for reference purposes. These law books are in effect, technical manuals that describe law-related issues. Banking: All banks have written procedures that are used by personnel in every facet of a given bank's operations. Such procedures are in effect, technical manuals. Consumers: When one purchases items such as electronics; PCs; automobiles and so forth, such items are usually accompanied by user manuals which in effect, are technical manuals.


What are the typical ways of communicating technical information and how much detail should be included?

Many ways are used to communicate technical information, such as, oral and writtenIn all cases enough detail must be included to fully understand without confusion.

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Is accuracy important for accounts payable?

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