Readability Signals Check
Use average sentence length as a deterministic signal for copy that may be difficult to scan.
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Shorter, direct sentences usually make product and instructional content easier to understand. The metric is a signal, not a judgment of voice or subject complexity.
Passing evidence
Run the audit. Review the evidence. Fix the highest-impact issue first.Common failing evidence
A single sentence continues across many clauses, qualifications, and unrelated ideas without giving the reader a useful pause or clear hierarchy.Possible false positives
- Legal, academic, and technical material may require longer sentences.
- Very short fragments can pass the metric while remaining unclear.
How to fix it safely
- Give each sentence one primary job.
- Replace unnecessary clauses with bullets or separate sentences.
- Define specialized terms close to where they appear.
How to verify the fix
- Read the copy aloud and note where meaning becomes difficult to retain.
- Test representative sections with someone unfamiliar with the product.
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