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Is architect a verb?

        posted by , December 07, 2011

Yes, architect is a verb. Some dictionaries list it as a verb and others do not. The ones that don't haven't caught up with the modern usage of the word.

Common Pitfalls

If architect wasn't a verb you'd be stuck with a verb such as "design". This can easily be confused with low level technical design. When architect is the correct verb — it's better to use it.

The present continuous tense "architecting" tends to be over used. The present and past tense of "architect" sound more compelling.



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