Precision in language often produces more effective technical writing. That’s because more precise word selections demonstrate a professionalism that goes beyond mere mundane tasks to the artistry of craft. It also says you care enough about your message to take that extra effort to get it just right.
Lately we’ve been addressing precision in language with some specific examples, like two posts ago when we demonstrated the difference between canvas and canvass. That extra letter s makes a big difference! Then in the last post we highlighted the distinctions between personal and personnel. In this post we continue on that same path by looking at two other related but different words: capital and capitol.
Capital often refers to financial assets but can also reference the city where state or national government sits. However, capitol references the specific building in which a legislature meets. In this respect, capitol always appears capitalized when referring to the building in Washington, D.C., where the United States Congress meets. Otherwise, capitol is usually not capitalized, especially when referring to a state legislative building.
So remember to put the capitol building in the capital city. Precision of language can provide that extra level of professionalism which will reflect back on you and your brand in the minds of your audience. So give proper attention to precision in your language when you write. That will in turn yield a more effective presentation of both you and your brands.
Lately we’ve been addressing precision in language with some specific examples, like two posts ago when we demonstrated the difference between canvas and canvass. That extra letter s makes a big difference! Then in the last post we highlighted the distinctions between personal and personnel. In this post we continue on that same path by looking at two other related but different words: capital and capitol.
Capital often refers to financial assets but can also reference the city where state or national government sits. However, capitol references the specific building in which a legislature meets. In this respect, capitol always appears capitalized when referring to the building in Washington, D.C., where the United States Congress meets. Otherwise, capitol is usually not capitalized, especially when referring to a state legislative building.
So remember to put the capitol building in the capital city. Precision of language can provide that extra level of professionalism which will reflect back on you and your brand in the minds of your audience. So give proper attention to precision in your language when you write. That will in turn yield a more effective presentation of both you and your brands.
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