There was a debate recently about the terms used for Drypoint (an artist's printing process). It was asserted by one user here that Drypoint was an Etching as in "Drypoint Etching" and she used this museum quote as "proof" of the definition.
"and specifically the burr receive ink when the plate is wiped, giving the printed line a distinctive velvety look. Owing to the delicate nature of the burr, drypoint is usually made in small editions, stopping before the burr is crushed by the pressure of the intaglio press. Drypoint is often combined with other etching techniques." (her emphasis not mine)
adding: "See how the Smithsonian identified drypoint as an etching technique?"
Now, she must have spent hours googling for a museum who might confirm her misguided notion that a drypoint is an etching, because for the most part, museums usually get it right.
But considering the confusing language used in her "proof" I can understand why this user also claimed:
"Odd, the Tate, Smithsonian, and many, many other major museums all use the same description that I have used over the years when they have a drypoint in their collection."
Adding:
"I'm going to stick with the Smithsonian (sic) and all the other museums of the world on this and not what I'm reading here."
Time will tell if that statement is true or not.
In any event, I tried to explain the language used in her "proof" quote, but I was shut down with "Everything I just read was 'lost in translation'."
And later it came up (out of context) in other Discussion threads.
"pixzee, this got me to thinking, and as you know so much about art, do you know the difference between an etching and a dry point etching? Is it wet ink and dry ink? How does that work? ...any help you can provide to help clear this mystery up would be appreciated."
"... among other things you have stated (like dry point)..."
It started to look a little like harassment, but I'm sure it was meant as good natured ribbing 
I did a little googling, too, and that quote doesn't exist at any of the Smithsonian Museums. When I asked about it, she was unable to tell me where she found the mystery quote. I was finally able to find the exact phrase at the Tate Museum's definition of drypoint. (The Tate holds the National Collection of the UK, perhaps that's why she confused it with the Smithsonian?)
(I added a yellow highlight, and the link above leads to a Google cache of the Tate's original Description of Drypoint)
The Tate takes information like this very seriously and what a coincidence, I happen to know someone there. I wrote to my friend, Louise, who still works in the conservation and collections department at the Tate:
"I got into quite a heated online argument over a misunderstanding of terms used on your site for drypoint. I wonder if you could pass this email onto the department that deals with this sort of thing...
"The final line in the paragraph reads "Drypoint is often combined with other etching techniques." and the meaning of that sentence was taken to be that drypoint is a type of etching process.
"Wouldn't it be more accurate to write: "Drypoint is often combined with other intaglio techniques, such as etching."
We wrote back and forth about personal things, then I got this email just today.
"I can confirm your notice of the 'Drypoint' definition/glossary being misleading has been reviewed where agreement for its revision shall be undertaken for improved clarity."
And later I received a message from Lily who works in the curatorial research department.
"Thank you for your feedback, which is indeed accurate. This will be updated later today."
Screen capture of the current (revised) page at the Tate where the original misleading information was quoted.
Controversies over "correct" usage can go on forever. Sometimes it is good to know when to draw a line. 
P.S. Applies to both parties 
