alt Hacker NewsOff topic: when did using solve as a noun take off? There are so many good nouns that work there (challenge, task, etc...) or use the verb form (is tougher to solve).
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seizethecheese • today at 5:44 PM
Also "invite" instead of invitation.
bagxrvxpepzn • today at 5:13 PM
In the bay area this trend of nounifying verbs is common amongst VCs and C-level startup execs. I'm not sure if it's arisen due to peacocking or a higher incidence of ESL in those communities.
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It’s no different than “a big ask” or a “tough sell”.