Fix grammar and spelling in various descriptions throughout the codebase

code/__defines/MC.dm

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 if (Datum.is_processing) {\
 	if(Datum.is_processing != #Processor)\
 	{\
-		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to start processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is already being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but queue attempt occured on [#Processor]."); \
+		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to start processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is already being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but queue attempt occurred on [#Processor]."); \
 	}\
 } else {\
 	Datum.is_processing = Processor._internal_name;\
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ if(Datum.is_processing) {\
 	if(Processor.processing.Remove(Datum)) {\
 		Datum.is_processing = null;\
 	} else {\
-		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to stop processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but de-queue attempt occured on [#Processor]."); \
+		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to stop processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but de-queue attempt occurred on [#Processor]."); \
 	}\
 }
 

code/__defines/bodytype.dm

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 // Bodytype feature flags
 /// Does not create DNA. Replaces SPECIES_FLAG_NO_SCAN.
 #define BODY_FLAG_NO_DNA          BITFLAG(0)
-/// Cannot suffer halloss/recieves deceptive health indicator.
+/// Cannot suffer halloss/receives deceptive health indicator.
 #define BODY_FLAG_NO_PAIN         BITFLAG(1)
 /// Cannot eat food/drink drinks even if a stomach organ is present.
 #define BODY_FLAG_NO_EAT          BITFLAG(2)

code/__defines/machinery.dm

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ var/global/defer_powernet_rebuild = 0      // True if net rebuild will be called
 #define  PART_CARD  	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/card_slot					// ID Card slot component of this computer. Mostly for HoP modification console that needs ID slot for modification.
 #define  PART_PRINTER  	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/nano_printer			// Nano Printer component of this computer, for your everyday paperwork needs.
 #define  PART_DRIVE  	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/hard_drive/portable		// Portable data storage
-#define  PART_AI  		/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/ai_slot							// AI slot, an intellicard housing that allows modifications of AIs.
+#define  PART_AI  		/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/ai_slot							// AI slot, an intelliCard housing that allows modifications of AIs.
 #define  PART_TESLA  	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/tesla_link					// Tesla Link, Allows remote charging from nearest APC.
 #define  PART_SCANNER  	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/scanner							// One of several optional scanner attachments.
 #define  PART_D_SLOT	/obj/item/stock_parts/computer/drive_slot				// Portable drive slot.

code/_helpers/text.dm

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 
 //Run sanitize(), but remove <, >, " first to prevent displaying them as &gt; &lt; &34; in some places after html_encode().
 //Best used for sanitize object names, window titles.
-//If you have a problem with sanitize() in chat, when quotes and >, < are displayed as html entites -
+//If you have a problem with sanitize() in chat, when quotes and >, < are displayed as html entities -
 //this is a problem of double-encode(when & becomes &amp;), use sanitize() with encode=0, but not the sanitize_safe()!
 /proc/sanitize_safe(input, max_length = MAX_MESSAGE_LEN, encode = TRUE, trim = TRUE, extra = TRUE, ascii_only = FALSE)
 	return sanitize(replace_characters(input, list(">"=" ","<"=" ", "\""="'")), max_length, encode, trim, extra, ascii_only)

code/_helpers/unsorted.dm

@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Turf and target are seperate in case you want to teleport some distance from a t
 			return 0
 	return 1
 
-//Ensure the frequency is within bounds of what it should be sending/recieving at
+//Ensure the frequency is within bounds of what it should be sending/receiving at
 /proc/sanitize_frequency(var/f, var/low = PUBLIC_LOW_FREQ, var/high = PUBLIC_HIGH_FREQ)
 	return clamp(round(f), low, high)
 

code/_helpers/visual_filters.dm

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// These involve BYOND's built in filters that do visual effects, and not stuff that distinguishes between things.
+// These involve BYOND's built-in filters that do visual effects, and not stuff that distinguishes between things.
 
 // All of this ported from TG.
 // And then ported to Nebula from Polaris.

code/_onclick/click.dm

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 
 	After that, mostly just check your state, check whether you're holding an item,
 	check whether you're adjacent to the target, then pass off the click to whoever
-	is recieving it.
+	is receiving it.
 	The most common are:
 	* mob/UnarmedAttack(atom,adjacent) - used here only when adjacent, with no item in hand; in the case of humans, checks gloves
 	* atom/attackby(item,user) - used only when adjacent

code/_onclick/drag_drop.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /*
 	The below procs are called on the atom you're dragging.  In a lot of circumstances we want to use the
-	recieving object instead, so that's the default action.  This allows you to drag
+	receiving object instead, so that's the default action.  This allows you to drag
 	almost anything into a trash can.
 */
 

code/controllers/communications.dm

@@ -94,13 +94,13 @@ var/global/const/EXTERNAL_AIR_FREQ = 1381 // Used by some external airlocks.
 //Other devices can then choose to send signals to only those devices that belong to a particular filter.
 //This is done for performance, so we don't send signals to lots of machines unnecessarily.
 
-//This filter is special because devices belonging to default also recieve signals sent to any other filter.
+//This filter is special because devices belonging to default also receive signals sent to any other filter.
 var/global/const/RADIO_DEFAULT = "radio_default"
-//This filter is special because devices belonging to it do not recieve any signals at all. Useful for devices which only transmit.
+//This filter is special because devices belonging to it do not receive any signals at all. Useful for devices which only transmit.
 var/global/const/RADIO_NULL = "radio_null"
 
 var/global/const/RADIO_TO_AIRALARM =   "radio_airalarm" //air alarms
-var/global/const/RADIO_FROM_AIRALARM = "radio_airalarm_rcvr" //devices interested in recieving signals from air alarms
+var/global/const/RADIO_FROM_AIRALARM = "radio_airalarm_rcvr" //devices interested in receiving signals from air alarms
 var/global/const/RADIO_CHAT =          "radio_telecoms"
 var/global/const/RADIO_ATMOSIA =       "radio_atmos"
 var/global/const/RADIO_NAVBEACONS =    "radio_navbeacon"

code/controllers/subsystems/machines.dm

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 if (Datum.is_processing) {\
 	if(Datum.is_processing != "SSmachines.[#List]")\
 	{\
-		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to start processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is already being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but queue attempt occured on SSmachines.[#List]."); \
+		PRINT_STACK_TRACE("Failed to start processing. [log_info_line(Datum)] is already being processed by [Datum.is_processing] but queue attempt occurred on SSmachines.[#List]."); \
 	}\
 } else {\
 	Datum.is_processing = "SSmachines.[#List]";\

code/controllers/subsystems/vote.dm

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(vote)
 	var/list/old_votes           //Stores completed votes for reference.
 	var/queued_auto_vote         //Used if a vote queues another vote to happen after it.
 
-	var/list/voting = list()     //Clients recieving UI updates.
+	var/list/voting = list()     //Clients receiving UI updates.
 	var/list/vote_prototypes     //To run checks on whether they are available.
 
 /datum/controller/subsystem/vote/Initialize()

code/datums/config/config_types/config_client.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 /decl/config/toggle/popup_admin_pm
 	uid = "popup_admin_pm"
 	desc = list(
-		"Remove the # to show a popup 'reply to' window to every non-admin that recieves an adminPM.",
+		"Remove the # to show a popup 'reply to' window to every non-admin that receives an adminPM.",
 		"The intention is to make adminPMs more visible. (although I fnd popups annoying so this defaults to off)."
 	)
 

code/datums/extensions/storage/_storage.dm

@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ var/global/list/_test_storage_items = list()
 /datum/storage/proc/can_view(mob/viewer)
 	return (holder in viewer.contents) || viewer.Adjacent(holder)
 
-///Overridable sound playback parameters. Since not all sounds are created equal.
+///Overrideable sound playback parameters. Since not all sounds are created equal.
 /datum/storage/proc/play_open_sound(volume = 50)
 	if(!length(open_sound) || !holder)
 		return

code/datums/extensions/storage/subtypes_mre.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 /datum/storage/mrebag/open(mob/user)
 	if(!opened)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The pouch heats up as you break the vaccum seal.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The pouch heats up as you break the vacuum seal.</span>")
 	. = ..()
 
 /datum/storage/mrebag/dessert

code/datums/extensions/storage/subtypes_sheets.dm

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 		return FALSE
 
 	//I would prefer to drop a new stack, but the item/attack_hand code
-	// that calls this can't recieve a different object than you clicked on.
+	// that calls this can't receive a different object than you clicked on.
 	//Therefore, make a new stack internally that has the remainder.
 	// -Sayu
 

code/datums/uplink/ammunition.dm

@@ -50,13 +50,13 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/ammo/shotgun_shells
 	name = "Ammobox of Shotgun Shells"
-	desc = "An ammobox with 2 sets of shell holders. Contains 8 buckshot shells total."
+	desc = "An ammo box with 2 sets of shell holders. Contains 8 buckshot shells total."
 	item_cost = 8
 	path = /obj/item/box/ammo/shotgunshells
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/ammo/shotgun_slugs
 	name = "Ammobox of Shotgun Slugs"
-	desc = "An ammobox with 2 sets of shell holders. Contains 8 slugs total."
+	desc = "An ammo box with 2 sets of shell holders. Contains 8 slugs total."
 	item_cost = 8
 	path = /obj/item/box/ammo/shotgunammo
 

code/datums/uplink/badassery.dm

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/badassery/balloon/random
 	name = "For showing 'Whatevah~' (Useless Balloon)"
-	desc = "Randomly selects a ballon for you!"
+	desc = "Randomly selects a balloon for you!"
 	path = /obj/item/toy/balloon
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/badassery/balloon/random/get_goods(var/obj/item/uplink/U, var/loc)

code/datums/uplink/devices_and_tools.dm

@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/tools/flashdark
 	name = "Flashdark"
-	desc = "A device similar to a flash light that absorbs the surrounding light, casting a shadowy, black mass."
+	desc = "A device similar to a flashlight that absorbs the surrounding light, casting a shadowy, black mass."
 	item_cost = 32
 	path = /obj/item/flashlight/flashdark
 

code/datums/uplink/highly_visible_and_dangerous_weapons.dm

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/energy_gun
 	name = "Energy Gun"
-	desc = "A energy based sidearm with three different lethality settings."
+	desc = "An energy-based sidearm with three different lethality settings."
 	item_cost = 32
 	path = /obj/item/gun/energy/gun
 
@@ -71,14 +71,14 @@
 //These are for traitors (or other antags, perhaps) to have the option of purchasing some merc gear.
 /datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/smg
 	name = "Standard Submachine Gun"
-	desc = "A quick-firing weapon with three togglable fire modes."
+	desc = "A quick-firing weapon with three toggleable fire modes."
 	item_cost = 52
 	path = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/smg
 	antag_roles = list(/decl/special_role/mercenary)
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/assaultrifle
 	name = "Assault Rifle"
-	desc = "A common rifle with three togglable fire modes."
+	desc = "A common rifle with three toggleable fire modes."
 	item_cost = 60
 	path = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/assault_rifle
 	antag_roles = list(/decl/special_role/mercenary)
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/combat_shotgun
 	name = "Pump Shotgun"
-	desc = "A high compacity, pump-action shotgun regularly used for repelling boarding parties in close range scenarios."
+	desc = "A high capacity, pump-action shotgun regularly used for repelling boarding parties in close range scenarios."
 	item_cost = 52
 	path = /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump
 	antag_roles = list(/decl/special_role/mercenary)
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/visible_weapons/flechetterifle
 	name = "Flechette Rifle"
-	desc = "A railgun with two togglable fire modes, able to launch flechette ammunition at incredible speeds."
+	desc = "A railgun with two toggleable fire modes, able to launch flechette ammunition at incredible speeds."
 	item_cost = 60
 	path = /obj/item/gun/magnetic/railgun/flechette
 	antag_roles = list(/decl/special_role/mercenary)

code/datums/uplink/implants.dm

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/implants/imp_freedom
 	name = "Freedom Implant"
-	desc = "An implant with an emotive trigger that can break you free of restraints. Show Security who has the real upperhand!"
+	desc = "An implant with an emotive trigger that can break you free of restraints. Show Security who has the real upper hand!"
 	item_cost = 24
 	path = /obj/item/box/syndie_kit/imp_freedom
 

code/datums/uplink/medical.dm

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/medical/stasis
 	name = "Stasis Bag"
-	desc = "Reusable bag designed to slow down life functions of occupant, especially useful if short on time or in a hostile enviroment."
+	desc = "Reusable bag designed to slow down life functions of occupant, especially useful if short on time or in a hostile environment."
 	item_cost = 24
 	path = /obj/item/bodybag/cryobag
 

code/datums/uplink/stealth_and_camouflage_items.dm

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/stealth_items/voice
 	name = "Modified Gas Mask"
-	desc = "A fully functioning gas mask that is able to conceal your face and has a built in voice modulator, \
+	desc = "A fully functioning gas mask that is able to conceal your face and has a built-in voice modulator, \
 	so you can become a true shadow operative!"
 	item_cost = 20
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon/voice

code/datums/uplink/stealthy_and_inconspicuous_weapons.dm

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/stealthy_weapons/concealed_cane
 	name = "Concealed Cane Sword"
-	desc = "A cane used by a true gentlemen, especially ones with sharp intentions."
+	desc = "A cane used by a true gentleman, especially ones with sharp intentions."
 	item_cost = 8
 	path = /obj/item/cane/fancy/sword
 

code/datums/wires/radio.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	wire_count = 3
 	descriptions = list(
 		new /datum/wire_description(WIRE_SIGNAL, "This wire connects several radio components."),
-		new /datum/wire_description(WIRE_RECEIVE, "This wire runs to the radio reciever.", SKILL_EXPERT),
+		new /datum/wire_description(WIRE_RECEIVE, "This wire runs to the radio receiver.", SKILL_EXPERT),
 		new /datum/wire_description(WIRE_TRANSMIT, "This wire runs to the radio transmitter.")
 	)
 

code/datums/wires/wires.dm

@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ var/global/list/wireColourNames = list("darkred" = "dark red")
 		usr.unset_machine(holder)
 
 //
-// Overridable Procs
+// Overrideable Procs
 //
 
 // Called when wires cut/mended.

code/game/antagonist/antagonist_objectives.dm

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 /mob/proc/add_objectives()
 	set name = "Get Objectives"
-	set desc = "Recieve optional objectives."
+	set desc = "Receive optional objectives."
 	set category = "OOC"
 
 	src.verbs -= /mob/proc/add_objectives

code/game/machinery/_machines_base/machinery_public_vars.dm

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Must be implemented by subtypes.
 // Reads off the var value and returns it
 /decl/public_access/public_variable/proc/access_var(datum/owner)
 
-// Writes to the var. Returns true if change occured, false otherwise.
+// Writes to the var. Returns true if change occurred, false otherwise.
 // Subtypes shall call parent, and perform the actual write if the return value is true.
 // If the var has_updates, you must never modify the var except through this proc.
 /decl/public_access/public_variable/proc/write_var(datum/owner, new_value)

code/game/machinery/_machines_base/stock_parts/legacy_parts.dm

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
 /obj/item/stock_parts/subspace/filter
 	name = "hyperwave filter"
 	icon_state = "hyperwave_filter"
-	desc = "A tiny device capable of filtering and converting super-intense radiowaves."
+	desc = "A tiny device capable of filtering and converting super-intense radio waves."
 	origin_tech = @'{"programming":4,"magnets":2}'
 	material = /decl/material/solid/metal/steel
 	matter = list(/decl/material/solid/metal/silver = MATTER_AMOUNT_REINFORCEMENT)

code/game/machinery/_machines_base/stock_parts/network_receiver.dm

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// A reciever that allows for non-network machines to have public vars and methods interacted with by networks
+// A receiver that allows for non-network machines to have public vars and methods interacted with by networks
 
 /obj/item/stock_parts/network_receiver
 	name = "network receiver"

code/game/machinery/_machines_base/stock_parts/radio/stock_parts_radio.dm

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	id_tag = new_tag
 	set_frequency(frequency, filter)
 
-/obj/item/stock_parts/radio/proc/get_receive_filter() // what filter should we register with to recieve updates on?
+/obj/item/stock_parts/radio/proc/get_receive_filter() // what filter should we register with to receive updates on?
 	return RADIO_NULL
 
 /obj/item/stock_parts/radio/proc/set_frequency(new_frequency, new_filter)

code/game/machinery/_machines_base/stock_parts/stock_parts_interface.dm

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/stock_parts/keyboard
 	name = "input controller"
-	desc = "A standard part required by many machines to recieve user input."
+	desc = "A standard part required by many machines to receive user input."
 	icon_state = "input"
 	origin_tech = @'{"materials":1}'
 	material = /decl/material/solid/organic/plastic

code/game/machinery/alarm.dm

@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@
 			var/device_id = href_list["id_tag"]
 			switch(href_list["command"])
 				if("set_external_pressure")
-					var/input_pressure = input(user, "What pressure you like the system to mantain?", "Pressure Controls") as num|null
+					var/input_pressure = input(user, "What pressure you like the system to maintain?", "Pressure Controls") as num|null
 					if(isnum(input_pressure) && CanUseTopic(user, state))
 						send_signal(device_id, list(href_list["command"] = input_pressure))
 					return TOPIC_REFRESH

code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/meter
 	name = "meter"
-	desc = "A gas flow meter."
+	desc = "A meter that monitors gas composition, pressure, and temperature in the attached pipe."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/meter.dmi'
 	icon_state = "meterX"
 	var/atom/target = null //A pipe for the base type

code/game/machinery/doors/airlock_electronics.dm

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 	var/secure = 0 //if set, then wires will be randomized and bolts will drop if the door is broken
 /obj/item/stock_parts/circuitboard/airlock_electronics/secure
 	name = "secure airlock electronics"
-	desc = "designed to be somewhat more resistant to hacking than standard electronics."
+	desc = "Airlock control electronics, designed to be somewhat more resistant to hacking than standard electronics."
 	origin_tech = @'{"programming":2}'
 	secure = TRUE
 

code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor
 	name = "emergency shutter"
-	desc = "Emergency air-tight shutters, capable of sealing off breached areas."
+	desc = "Emergency airtight shutters, capable of sealing off breached areas."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/doors/hazard/door.dmi'
 	var/panel_file = 'icons/obj/doors/hazard/panel.dmi'
 	var/welded_file = 'icons/obj/doors/hazard/welded.dmi'

code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/airlock_controllers_dummy.dm

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ///Provides remote access to a controller (since they must be unique).
 /obj/machinery/dummy_airlock_controller
 	name               = "remote airlock control terminal"
-	desc               = "A secondary airlock control terminal meant to be subordinated to a master airlock control terminal to allow remotely controlling the later from the former."
+	desc               = "A secondary airlock control terminal meant to be subordinated to a master airlock control terminal to allow remotely controlling the latter from the former."
 	icon               = 'icons/obj/airlock_machines.dmi'
 	icon_state         = "airlock_control_off"
 	layer              = ABOVE_OBJ_LAYER

code/game/machinery/embedded_controller/docking_program.dm

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
 	var/response_sent = 0		//so we don't spam confirmation messages
 
 	var/override_enabled = 0	//when enabled, do not open/close doors or cycle airlocks and wait for the player to do it manually
-	var/received_confirm = 0	//for undocking, whether the server has recieved a confirmation from the client
+	var/received_confirm = 0	//for undocking, whether the server has received a confirmation from the client
 	var/docking_codes			//would only allow docking when receiving signal with these, if set
 	var/display_name			//how would it show up on docking monitoring program, area name + coordinates if unset
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 /datum/computer/file/embedded_program/docking/receive_user_command(command)
 	if(command == "dock" || command == "undock")
 
-		if(!tag_target)			//Prevents from self destructing if no docking buddy
+		if(!tag_target)			//Prevents from self-destructing if no docking buddy
 			return FALSE
 
 		var/datum/signal/signal = new()