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Success criterion 3.1.3 · Level AAA

Unusual Words

“What do you mean by 'propinquity'? Speak English, website!”

Who this helps: Cognitive Impairments, Non-native Speakers

Success criterion 3.1.3 · Level AAA

Unusual Words

A mechanism is available for identifying specific definitions of words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.1: Readable

What each role can do

Product manager
Include a glossary or tooltips for unusual or technical terms.
Designer
Design easily accessible ways to get definitions, such as hover tooltips or links to a glossary.
Developer
Implement tooltips or hyperlinks for words that are unusual or used in a restricted manner.
Tester
Verify that all unusual or technical terms have definitions or explanations that are easily accessible.

Once it is fixed

“Thanks for the vocab lesson! Now I don't feel like I'm reading an alien language.”

Next criterion: 3.1.4 Abbreviations