Consistency
Consistency lowers mental load
- Use the same action verb for the same action.
- Use the same noun for the same object.
- Change words only when the meaning changes.
Weak versus strong
Verb
Weak
Save, Store, Add, Keep for the same action
Strong
Save recommendation, Save changes
Object
Weak
Recommendation, item, product, match randomly
Strong
Recommendation everywhere
State
Weak
Stored, Uploading, Error
Strong
Saved, Saving, Could not save