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Cliches and Jargon
A dictionary focused on cliches and jargon, ‘best of breed’ etc.
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US to British English Dictionary
Flags occurrences of US English, e.g. ‘color’ etc. Useful if writing for a British audience.
March 31, 2017
- General, VT Docs
Plain Language (Complex Words)
A dictionary that finds complex language that you can simplify. Based on the Plain Language movements list of complex words. You can see the list here: http://www.plainlanguage.gov/ howto/wordsuggestions/ simplewords.cfm
April 3, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR Extractor Dictionary
This dictionary identifies OCI (Organisational Conflict of Interest) clauses in the FAR (Federal Acquisition Requirements). Very useful for spotting sensitive FAR clauses across contracts.
April 3, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Division 00
Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Division 01
General Requirements Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 02-09
Facility Construction Subgroup A
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 10-14
Facility Construction Subgroup B
October 20, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 21-28
Facility Services Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 31-35
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 40-48
Process Equipment Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR/DFAR/Misc Checker
This dictionary flags certain FAR and DFAR clauses that need careful examination. Use it as a basis for your own FAR/DFAR checks.
February 8, 2018
- Gov Contracting
Contract Checker
Use this dictionary to vet contracts. Flags occurrences of indemnifications, warranties, breach etc. Very useful as a way to red line unacceptable clauses or clauses that need to be carefully handled.
August 2, 2018
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Contracts Dictionary
This dictionary helps you identify terms commonly referenced in contracts. Find words and phrases like ‘indemnity’, ‘breach of contract’ and ‘IP’. Add your own term descriptions to customize this dictionary for your business.
October 3, 2022
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Contracts Dictionary – With Term Descriptions
This dictionary helps you identify terms commonly referenced in contracts. Find words and phrases like ‘indemnity’, ‘breach of contract’ and ‘IP’. Term explanations are included.
October 3, 2022
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR / DFAR Extractor
This FAR / DFAR extractor dictionary was created by a major Defense and Aerospace manufacturer. They used it to: – identify clauses that they are already compliant for, and can ignore, – identify flowdown clauses that they need to pay special attention to, – identify new FAR/DFARs that they need to review for compliance.
November 20, 2018
Australian Government Style Manual
This Watch Word list for VT Writer includes terminology from the Australian Government Style Manual. The Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits or approves Australian Government content. Use it to create clear and consistent content that meets the needs of users.
November 16, 2020
- Business Writing, Construction, VT Writer
COVID-19 Watch Words
This is a COVID-19 Watch Word List for VT Writer. Use this list to flag terminology that is incorrect or unclear when it comes to COVID-19.
April 4, 2020
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
US Agency & Department Names
Work with our US Agency & Department Name Dictionary to check whether the right agency is addressed in your submission. Ideal for anyone who repurposes text created in previous proposals.
August 24, 2020
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Placeholder Checker
This dictionary helps you identify common placeholders. Easily spot terms such as ‘TBC’, ‘Lorem’ and ‘Draft’ and replace these with the right content.
August 24, 2020
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Contracts Dictionary – With Term Descriptions
This dictionary helps you identify terms commonly referenced in contracts. Find words and phrases like ‘indemnity’, ‘breach of contract’ and ‘IP’. Term explanations are included.
October 3, 2022
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Contracts Dictionary
This dictionary helps you identify terms commonly referenced in contracts. Find words and phrases like ‘indemnity’, ‘breach of contract’ and ‘IP’. Add your own term descriptions to customize this dictionary for your business.
October 3, 2022
- General, VT Docs
Cliches and Jargon
A dictionary focused on cliches and jargon, ‘best of breed’ etc.
March 31, 2017
- General, VT Docs
US to British English Dictionary
Flags occurrences of US English, e.g. ‘color’ etc. Useful if writing for a British audience.
March 31, 2017
- General, VT Docs
Plain Language (Complex Words)
A dictionary that finds complex language that you can simplify. Based on the Plain Language movements list of complex words. You can see the list here: http://www.plainlanguage.gov/ howto/wordsuggestions/ simplewords.cfm
April 3, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR Extractor Dictionary
This dictionary identifies OCI (Organisational Conflict of Interest) clauses in the FAR (Federal Acquisition Requirements). Very useful for spotting sensitive FAR clauses across contracts.
April 3, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Division 00
Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Division 01
General Requirements Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 02-09
Facility Construction Subgroup A
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 10-14
Facility Construction Subgroup B
October 20, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 21-28
Facility Services Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 31-35
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Construction, VT Docs
MasterFormat: Divisions 40-48
Process Equipment Subgroup
October 20, 2017
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR/DFAR/Misc Checker
This dictionary flags certain FAR and DFAR clauses that need careful examination. Use it as a basis for your own FAR/DFAR checks.
February 8, 2018
- Gov Contracting
Contract Checker
Use this dictionary to vet contracts. Flags occurrences of indemnifications, warranties, breach etc. Very useful as a way to red line unacceptable clauses or clauses that need to be carefully handled.
August 2, 2018
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
FAR / DFAR Extractor
This FAR / DFAR extractor dictionary was created by a major Defense and Aerospace manufacturer. They used it to: – identify clauses that they are already compliant for, and can ignore, – identify flowdown clauses that they need to pay special attention to, – identify new FAR/DFARs that they need to review for compliance.
November 20, 2018
Australian Government Style Manual
This Watch Word list for VT Writer includes terminology from the Australian Government Style Manual. The Style Manual is for everyone who writes, edits or approves Australian Government content. Use it to create clear and consistent content that meets the needs of users.
November 16, 2020
- Business Writing, Construction, VT Writer
COVID-19 Watch Words
This is a COVID-19 Watch Word List for VT Writer. Use this list to flag terminology that is incorrect or unclear when it comes to COVID-19.
April 4, 2020
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
US Agency & Department Names
Work with our US Agency & Department Name Dictionary to check whether the right agency is addressed in your submission. Ideal for anyone who repurposes text created in previous proposals.
August 24, 2020
- Gov Contracting, VT Docs
Placeholder Checker
This dictionary helps you identify common placeholders. Easily spot terms such as ‘TBC’, ‘Lorem’ and ‘Draft’ and replace these with the right content.
August 24, 2020
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