Nominalisation
A nominalisation is where you turn a verb (process, technique, emotion) into an abstract noun.
For example:
- complete (verb) becomes completion (nominalisation )
- introduce (verb) becomes introduction (nominalisation)
- provide (verb) becomes provision (nominalisation)
- fail (verb) becomes failure (nominalisation)
- arrange (verb) becomes arrangement (nominalisation)
Like passive verbs, too many of them make writing very dull and heavy-going. Avoid them.
- Instead of
We had a discussion about the matter
Say
We discussed the matter
- Instead of
There will be a stoppage of trains by drivers
Say
Drivers will stop the trains
- Instead of
The implementation of the method has been done by a team
Say
A team has implemented the method