Kenneth G. Wilson

Kenneth G. Wilson was an American lexicographer and usage commentator known for his work on American English usage. He edited *The Columbia Guide to Standard American English* (1993), a reference that discusses questions of grammar, word choice, and style in contemporary American English. In this guide, Wilson addresses disputed usages and offers recommendations aimed at clarity and standard practice. His writing is frequently cited in discussions of usage and editorial decision-making, especially where descriptive evidence and prescriptive guidance intersect. Through his editorial work, Wilson contributed to the broader field of English-language reference publishing and to public understanding of standard American English in the late twentieth century.