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    Verbosity refers to the excessive use of words to express oneself, while redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of words or phrases. Both verbosity and redundancy delay the interpretation of information and can lead to inaccuracy and confusion. Effective communication aims for concise expression using few necessary words rather than wordy or repetitive phrasing. Examples are given of verbose and redundant phrases that could be replaced with more precise language.

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    Verbosity refers to the excessive use of words to express oneself, while redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of words or phrases. Both verbosity and redundancy delay the interpretation of information and can lead to inaccuracy and confusion. Effective communication aims for concise expression using few necessary words rather than wordy or repetitive phrasing. Examples are given of verbose and redundant phrases that could be replaced with more precise language.

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    Verbosity refers to the excessive use of words to express oneself, while redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of words or phrases. Both verbosity and redundancy delay the interpretation of information and can lead to inaccuracy and confusion. Effective communication aims for concise expression using few necessary words rather than wordy or repetitive phrasing. Examples are given of verbose and redundant phrases that could be replaced with more precise language.

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    Verbosity and

    Redundancy
    Dr S.ASHIKUTI
    VERBOSITY
    Verbosity refers to the excessive and unnecessary use of
    words to express oneself.
    In other words, it is concerned with the use of more words
    than necessary to express oneself.
    This is also known as verboseness (of speech or writing)
    or wordiness.
    Effective use of language includes using few words to
    express oneself.
    Precision in speaking and writing is important, and
    verbosity goes against that.
    Typical users of verbosity
    Teachers/
    academics

    PR
    Politicians
    Practitioners

    Speech
    writers/Spin Philosophers
    Doctors
    Examples of verbosity
    This year, in 2021, we are battling the global COVID-19
    pandemic.

    If you are looking for me and you cant find me, send me
    an email.

    Although she had a lot that she wanted to tell you


    about the new programme at their centre, she left early.

    Generally, what is most important is for you to actually


    call them.
    Effects of verbosity

    Inaccuracy

    Lack of
    Confusion
    clarity
    Avoiding verbosity
    Verbose expression Concise expression
    At this point in time Currently
    In the event that If, when
    Despite the fact that Even (if), although, though
    Regardless of the fact that Even (if), although, though
    In the position to Able to, can
    After the conclusion of After
    Due to the fact that Because, since, owing to
    In this day and age Today, presently
    A large number of Many, numerous, various
    Redundancy

    Redundancy refers to the unnecessary repetition


    of words or phrases in a communication.

    Redundancy typically occurs as a result of


    unnecessary repetition, rephrasing or elaboration.

    Like verbosity, redundancy delays interpretation of


    information.
    Examples of redundancy
    I will return back your pen soon.
    We will discuss the information together.
    The meeting has been postponed until later.
    I can able to help you with that.
    Not a one person attended the party.
    The two of them were both there.
    I will recall you again later this week.
    Examples of redundancy
    I will call you in the near future.

    The company is experiencing many challenges at the


    present time.
    I will briefly summarise the notes for you.

    The information will be treated with complete anonymity.

    A total of 65 people will be here.

    He lives in close proximity of the school.

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