[basic.link] consistent indexing of 'translation unit' #931
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| A \defn{program} consists of one or more \defn{translation units} | |||
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Do we really need a separate entry for "translation units" (plural)? Can we not index this also under "translation unit"?
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I thought about changing this, but the term is a \defn today, and I don't think we have precedent for moving the 's' outside the \defn. I certainly did not want to rewrite core wording so that this term might be re-rendered as singular, so opted for the lesser among evils, leaving the term as defined.
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The usual solution would be \defnx{plural}{singular}. We've done that or similar things elsewhere. I think that'd be appropriate here.
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Examples:
\defnx{encoded character types}{encoded character type}\defnx{makes progress}{make progress}:-)
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@AlisdairM: Ping |
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Sorry, got distracted with a few other issues, will try to push an updated patch tomorrow. Thanks for following up :) |
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Alisdair, we're still waiting for the updated patch. |
Ensure all definitions of 'translation unit' sort together in the index, with a common spelling of the white-space.
Rebase onto master, and use the \defnx macro to define the plural form of a term in the main text, but enter only the singular form in the index.
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Updated patch available, using the \defnx macro as suggested. |
Ensure all definitions of 'translation unit' sort together
in the index, with a common spelling of the white-space.