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   Plain-speak·ing

   adjective

   • 1. talking in a frank, outspoken, or blunt manner: "a plain-speaking Texan whose words are to be taken at face value"

   noun

   • 1. directness of speech; frankness: "they have lost the art of plain speaking"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › plain-speakingPLAIN SPEAKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLAIN SPEAKING definition: 1. the act of saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite: 2. the act…. Learn more.

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   Why is plain speaking important?

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   Is it time for plain speaking?

   • Many people pride themselves on their plain speaking. The time has come for plain speaking on the part of all. After the plain speaking of the previous evening he should not, of course, burden them with his society any longer. Then he apologized for his plain speaking, for he's always gentle in manner.

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   What is plain language?

   • Plain language (also called plain writing or plain English) is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 defines plain language as: Writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › plain-speakingPLAIN SPEAKING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   The Plain Writing Act of 2010 defines plain language as: Writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience. Language that is plain to one set of readers may not be plain to others. Material is in plain language if your audience can: There are many ...

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