"Exemplified" implies more than "shown in" ... it also has connotations of 
"this is a better way". 

Unless that was the intention (i.e., emphasizing the "better way"), when 
pointing to a figure or diagram, this is unnecessary and almost a tiny bit 
arrogant.

Consider using a more active voice perhaps: "Figure X.X shows ..."

Z

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Framers [mailto:framers-
> [email protected]] On Behalf Of
> Stephen O'Brien
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 09:51 AM
> To: Frame Users ([email protected])
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> Subject: [Framers] "Exemplified" - use in technical documentation?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> A new technical writer uses < exemplified in Fig. X.X> in captions to 
> describe images in our technical reference documentation for a quality 
> control software.
> 
> I have asked that a simpler synonym be used (shown in Figure X.X).
> 
> I consider that "exemplified" is not a commonly used term (I haven't heard or 
> read the term in years) and is not easily read. The writer does not want to 
> give the term up, considering it equal to "illustrated in".
> 
> What do you think?
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