Ugh! I recently came across the word “architect” used as a verb! Something like, “we will architect that system”.... It was used by a network/computer person, and apparently to them it is a verb, but I read it (I was editing a document with that word used that way) and I do believe I blurted out-loud, “what the f***!?”…

I remember learning that lesson in my first (and only official) journalism class. It came in handy when I was writing for a radio science show, where I had to explain a science concept in about 300 words, often including a soundbite from a scientist. When space, and timing are critical, there’s nothing better than,…