Decimate

A lot of people have strong opinions about this word. Yet "decimate" is more versatile than some people realize.

[audio:http://www.grammarunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/0071-Decimate.mp3|titles=0071 Decimate]

 

Tags: COPY EDITING, DICTIONARIES, GRAMMAR, VERBS, WORD USAGE

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