Synergy

Today's Word I Hate To Say is Synergy!

Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Synergy

syn·er·gy

noun\ˈsi-nər-jē\

: the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or businesses work together

Full Definition of SYNERGY

1

:  synergism; broadly :  combined action or operation

2

:  a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (as resources or efforts)

Examples of SYNERGY

1. A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.
2. two companies that have found synergy

Origin of SYNERGY

New Latin synergia, from Greek synergos working together

First Known Use: 1660

Well, I am back.  Many changes in life, but there are still words that frustrate me.  Synergy is a great choice to get re-started on this blog.  

Working in the corporate world this word is thrown around carelessly and often.  To me is sounds like someone was talking and slurred two words together and everyone thought it sounded cool.  Maybe it was a blend of sympathy and energy - maybe it was simple and prodigy.  Who know's?  No matter the reason or combination, it is over used and highly annoying. 

Reference
Synergy. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synergy

Fiscal

Today's Word I Hate To Say is Fiscal!

If it isn't already apparent why I hate to say this word, I will give you a hint... it is physical!

Merriam-Webster Dictionary - Fiscal

fis·cal adjective \ˈfis-kəl\
: of or relating to money and especially to the money a government, business, or organization earns, spends, and owes

1 :  of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt <fiscal policy>
2 :  of or relating to financial matters
— fis·cal·ly   adverb

Examples 
the fiscal health of the university
<gained some fiscal knowledge by taking an economics course>

Alright, it isn't so much that I hate saying Fiscal, however, I hate how it is misused and mispronounced.  This is the real reason for my disdain.  We all know someone, if not ourselves, that have said "physical" when the word Fiscal was really intended.  Yet another word in the English language that sounds too similar and brings confusion.

We all must become physically responsible with our money. <--- Well, this may be true, but being Fiscally responsible with our money is just as important, wouldn't you think?  Agh!

Reference
Fiscal. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved December 4, 2013, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiscal