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[Nathan Haines <nhaines@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On 07/30/2014 05:38 AM, Alejandro J. Cura wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 2:29 AM, Selene Scriven
> <selene.scriven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >    - "Departments" is an awkward way to say "Categories" in the
> >      app scope.
>
> Perhaps this is a case of British vs. American usage? I've seen
> "Department" in every design, and even reading the dictionary
> definition of "department" it still makes sense to this non-native: "a
> section of a retail store selling a particular class or kind of goods,
> ie, the sportswear department."

Just as a usage note, this is perfectly identical in American English. 
But the Ubuntu desktop already uses the term 'category' and "department" 
feels much more suited to a physical store.  (Specifically a department 
store.)

So that may help explain why it feels a little out of place.

Regards,
Nathan

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