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 # Word Lists For Atoms
 
 The `~w` sigil works similarly to Ruby's `%w` (word array notation). It
-allows you to create a list of words (namely, strings).
+allows you to create a list of words (i.e. strings).
 
 ```elixir
 > ~w(one two three)