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Dialog vs. Dialogue
Dialog
/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/Examples:
The film's dialog truly captures the essence of modern youth.A candid dialog with a mentor can illuminate career paths.He used dialog to resolve conflicts between team members.
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Dialogue
/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/Examples:
Bella had closely attended to this short dialogue."Dialogue is often trite because it's real.She did the opening dialogue smoothly, with youthful enthusiasm.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dialog is an American English spelling, often used in computer-related contexts and informal settings.
- Dialogue is the traditional spelling used in British English and in formal writing.
- Both words refer to a conversation between two or more people, but their usage can depend on context.
- Remember that dialogue is longer, like traditional literature which often uses this spelling.
- Dialog might be preferable if you see it in a programming or tech manual.
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