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those words and phrases known for their history of misuse, abuse and those words and phrases known for their history of misuse, abuse and
overuse, at least according to usage experts. overuse, at least according to usage experts.
For example, if _wordy_ highlights ‘moreover’ in your document, a word for For example, if _wordy_ highlights `moreover` in your document, a word for
which there may be no good usage, you might consider a rewrite to which no good usage exists, you should consider a rewrite to eliminate it.
eliminate it. But if it highlights ‘therefore’ in a sentence, you may But if it highlights `therefore` in a sentence, you can elect to keep it
consider the usage worthy and elect to keep it, _wordy_ be damned. -- _wordy_ be damned.
Existing proofreading software can scan your text for potential problems ## Why _wordy_?
Off-the-shelf proofreading software can scan your text for potential problems
and provide comprehensive feedback. However, it may require a complex and provide comprehensive feedback. However, it may require a complex
software installation or transmission of your work to a remote server for software installation or transmission of your work to a remote server for
checking. checking.
In contrast, _wordy_ stands ready as a simple alternative to these In contrast, _wordy_ stands ready as a simple alternative to these
comprehensive tools, focusing narrowly on identifying potential problems comprehensive tools, focusing narrowly on identifying potential problems
in usage. in usage. It is best used in concert with books and websites that focus on
_wordy_ is best used in concert with books and websites that focus on
usage. usage.
## Requirements ## Requirements