Do not use -ing words in noun compounds

Last Updated : Mar 24, 2014 |

Avoid the use of gerunds or participles in noun compounds.

Preferred

Discouraged

Inspect the metallic conduit that supplies power to the panel boards on the floor.

Inspect the power feed metal conduit supplying panel boards on the floor.

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