Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Clarity

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Clarity

Writing should be clear and concise. Articles are intended to explain topics, not to dazzle readers with editors' learning or vocabulary. Plain English works best: avoid jargon, Neologisms, peacock terminology, and weasel words.