This topic does open a can of worms if you consider the lack of precise terms used in many trades.
A number of the trades have spent the last couple of decades cleaning up the words and definitions
used in the trade and the code books used to apply the trade in commerce. One of these trades had
over 10,000 changes during (1) code cycle. A 1300 page code book incurring that many changes can
create a problem for the people that have to learn and apply the code on a daily basis. Many tradesman
in different regions of the country use loosely applied words and definitions for methods and materials used.
The English language has multiple definitions for many words which can also complicate the issue. Mastering
the use of language so the other person understands exactly what you mean is an art form in itself.
A number of the trades have spent the last couple of decades cleaning up the words and definitions
used in the trade and the code books used to apply the trade in commerce. One of these trades had
over 10,000 changes during (1) code cycle. A 1300 page code book incurring that many changes can
create a problem for the people that have to learn and apply the code on a daily basis. Many tradesman
in different regions of the country use loosely applied words and definitions for methods and materials used.
The English language has multiple definitions for many words which can also complicate the issue. Mastering
the use of language so the other person understands exactly what you mean is an art form in itself.