IEEE Standard for Use of Inclusive Language in Technical Terminology and Communications

Abstract

Requirements and recommendations for technical terminology and communications in the English language that are more inclusive are provided in this standard. These requirements apply to technical information in communications, such as standards, policies, plans, procedures, reports, specifications; machine-readable languages, and other forms of human-readable technical communications. Requirements for the processes of identifying and replacing non-inclusive and deprecated terminology are included in this standard. Deprecated terms and acceptable replacement terms are included in this standard.