This topic was suggested a couple of months ago by a reader who was thoughtful enough to comment and recommend it. I appreciate reader feedback very much, and actually likely would not write this series if not for it.
There are many terms that are used incorrectly, sometimes by people who should know better. I am not taking about casual conversation, where the rules for precision are looser, but rather in more technical communications. News readers are particularly prone to do this, and unfortunately that is associated with an air of authority.