See also "pronoun" on page 61 for ways to avoid sexist language.
garbage
Do not use this term to refer to output. Instead, use meaningless or unusable. gender
Use gender-neutral nouns whenever possible. Examine each gender-specific word to see whether it is necessary. When using names in examples, use unisex names (such as Lee or Chris), or vary your use of feminine and masculine names. 
general-purpose
(modifier) giga (G)
(prefix) gigabit (Gb)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. Note capitalization. gigabyte (GB)
A unit of measure equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes. Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. Note capitalization. gigahertz (GHz)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. Note capitalization. gray
Use instead of grey. grayscale
(modifier, noun)
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