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Word List: Tier 0

Term: blackout

Definition

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Related Terms

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Usage Context

Recommendation

No change recommended. This term may be used without restriction. This term is not based on a good/bad binary where white is represented as good or black is represented as bad and so does not promote racial bias.

Recommended Replacements

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Unsuitable Replacements

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Rationale

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Term Status

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Supporting Content

Recommendation from the IBM Inclusive IT Language Initiative Words Matter working group