“I need a longer power chord for the monitor.”
Confusables Entry 100 / 1011 60-second read
Chord vs. Cord
A musical note group versus a thin rope/cable.
The comparisoni
“I need a longer power cord for the monitor.”
The ruleii
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CHORD = a group of musical notes or a straight line in geometry.
Homophones. 'Power chord' is a guitar term, while 'power cord' is an electrical term.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
CHord = Harmony (music). Cord = Cable.