W Terms

Words in red should not be used. Alternatives are provided.

The terms below are preferred in material Cultivate Learning produces, except when a specific project or funder calls for different terms.

Washington, D.C.

Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL)

web

web-based webcast

web page

website

well-being

Wi-Fi

This is a trademarked name. Use wireless network instead.

wireless network

This term is preferred to Wi-Fi, which is a trademarked name.

workshop

Avoid using training as a noun; use workshop.