Eliminate all use of JARGON
noun
US /ˈdʒɑr·ɡən/
words and phrases used by particular groups of people, esp. in their work, that are not generally understood [by others/outsiders].
Definition found at https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/jargon
Difference Between Jargon and Slang: The main difference between Jargon and Slang is Jargon can be used in both written and spoken context [within a specified sub-group and be understood] but Slang is informal and is used in spoken language [changing with the popular terminology of the time]. Full article at http://pediaa.com/difference-between-jargon-and-slang/
Slang is informal, non-standard speech that changes over time.
Jargon is technical, non-standard speech that is only understood within a sub-group.
Both are not commonly used, formal words by the average English-speaking American, and therefore, these word choices exclude those who are not within a specific sub-group.
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