Some words and phrases just complicate the language without adding value. Don’t use a complex style because you think it has more authority and meaning. Look out for these simple swaps to improve your writing.
Simplify functional phrases for precision
- in
- for, to
- with
- to
- about, for, to
- without
- if
- contained in
- for the purpose of
- in conjunction with
- in order to
- in relation to, with regards to
- in the absence of
- in the event that
Avoid complex phrases for readability
- during
- for 3 years
- promptly, soon, on time
- is recruiting
- manages
- regularly
- the risks of
- during the course of
- for a period of 3 years
- in a timely manner
- is in the process of recruiting
- is responsible for the management of
- on a regular basis
- the risks associated with
Trim the process detail for efficiency
- because
- after, at the end of
- in line with, under
- despite, although
- most
- the rest of
- use
- as a consequence of, due to the fact that
- at the conclusion of
- in accordance with, pursuant to
- notwithstanding
- the majority of
- the remainder of
- utilisation
