Early-warning antennae should twitch when they detect the word smart, signifying a return to old ways but with lessons learnt: bankers are already talking about smart securitisation.

ECONOMIST: Way beyond English

Computers took the place of word processors and smart phones and tablets have all but replaced computers.

FORBES: Own Your Career, Stop Waiting on a Savior

For my friend, the Oscars are sacred, a Super Bowl Sunday, and she wants to hear and linger upon every spoken word, and can't stand the thought of a smart-aleck interrupting the broadcast.

WSJ: Oscar Night vs. Sports