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articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-browser.md

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 ### Node.js Package Manager (NPM)
 
-To install the JavaScript Speech SDK run the following `npm install` command below.
+To install the JavaScript Speech SDK, run the following `npm install` command below.
 
 ```nodejs
 npm install microsoft-cognitiveservices-speech-sdk

articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-cpp.md

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 #### C++ NuGet package
 
-To install the C++ Speech SDK from the **Package Manager** run the following command.
+The C++ Speech SDK can be installed from the **Package Manager** with the following `Install-Package` command.
 
 ```powershell
 Install-Package Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech
 ```
 
 #### C++ binaries and header files
 
-To install the C++ Speech SDK from the binaries, download the SDK as a <a href="https://aka.ms/csspeech/linuxbinary" target="_blank">.tar package <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a> and unpack the files in a directory of your choice. The following table shows the SDK folder structure (which include header files for both x86 and x64 target architectures):
+Alternatively, the C++ Speech SDK can be installed from binaries. Download the SDK as a <a href="https://aka.ms/csspeech/linuxbinary" target="_blank">.tar package <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a> and unpack the files in a directory of your choice. The contents of this package (which include header files for both x86 and x64 target architectures) are structured as follows:
 
   | Path                   | Description                                          |
   |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|

articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-dotnet.md

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-        The .NET Speech SDK is available as a NuGet package and implements .NET Standard 2.0, for more information see <a href="https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech" target="_blank">Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a>.
+        The .NET Speech SDK is available as a NuGet package and implements .NET Standard 2.0, for more information, see <a href="https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech" target="_blank">Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a>.
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 #### C# NuGet Package
 
-To install the .NET Speech SDK from the **.NET Core CLI** run the following command.
+The .NET Speech SDK can be installed from the **.NET Core CLI** with the following `dotnet add` command.
 
 ```dotnetcli
 dotnet add package Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech
 ```
 
-To install the .NET Speech SDK from the **Package Manager** run the following command.
+The .NET Speech SDK can be installed from the **Package Manager** with the following `Install-Package` command.
 
 ```powershell
 Install-Package Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech

articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-ios.md

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-        When developing for iOS, there are two Speech SDKs available. The Objective-C Speech SDK is available natively as an iOS CocoaPod package, or the .NET Speech SDK could be used with Xamarin.iOS as it implements .NET Standard 2.0.
+        When developing for iOS, there are two Speech SDKs available. The Objective-C Speech SDK is available natively as an iOS CocoaPod package. Alternatively, the .NET Speech SDK could be used with Xamarin.iOS as it implements .NET Standard 2.0.
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articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-linux.md

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 ### System requirements
 
-For a native applications, the Speech SDK relies on `libMicrosoft.CognitiveServices.Speech.core.so`. Make sure the target architecture (x86, x64) matches the application. Depending on the Linux version, additional dependencies may be required.
+For a native application, the Speech SDK relies on `libMicrosoft.CognitiveServices.Speech.core.so`. Make sure the target architecture (x86, x64) matches the application. Depending on the Linux version, additional dependencies may be required.
 
 - The shared libraries of the GNU C library (including the POSIX Threads Programming library, `libpthreads`)
 - The OpenSSL library (`libssl.so.1.0.0` or `libssl.so.1.0.2`)

articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-nodejs.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ ms.author: dapine
 
 ### Node.js Package Manager (NPM)
 
-To install the JavaScript Speech SDK run the following `npm install` command below.
+To install the JavaScript Speech SDK, run the following `npm install` command below.
 
 ```nodejs
 npm install microsoft-cognitiveservices-speech-sdk

articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-python.md

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-        The Python Speech SDK is available as a Python Package Index (PyPI) module, for more information see <a href="https://pypi.org/project/azure-cognitiveservices-speech/" target="_blank">azure-cognitiveservices-speech <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a>. The Python Speech SDK is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
+        The Python Speech SDK is available as a Python Package Index (PyPI) module, for more information, see <a href="https://pypi.org/project/azure-cognitiveservices-speech/" target="_blank">azure-cognitiveservices-speech <span class="docon docon-navigate-external x-hidden-focus"></span></a>. The Python Speech SDK is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/includes/get-speech-sdk-windows.md

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-        The Speech SDK supports Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, or later versions. Earlier versions are **not** officially supported, however; it is possible to use parts of the Speech SDK with earlier versions of Windows.
+        The Speech SDK supports Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, or later versions. Earlier versions are **not** officially supported. It is possible to use parts of the Speech SDK with earlier versions of Windows, although it's not advised.
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articles/cognitive-services/Speech-Service/speech-sdk.md

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 # About the Speech SDK
 
-The Speech software development kit (SDK) exposes many of the Speech service capabilities, making it easier to develop speech-enabled applications. There are various SDKs available in many programming languages. All of the Speech SDKs are cross-platform, with the exception of the Objective-C / Swift SDK (which is only available on iOS and macOS).
+The Speech software development kit (SDK) exposes many of the Speech service capabilities, making it easier to develop speech-enabled applications. There are various SDKs available in many programming languages. All of the Speech SDKs are cross-platform, with the exception of the Objective-C SDK (which is only available on iOS and macOS).
 
 [!INCLUDE [Speech SDK Platforms](../../../includes/cognitive-services-speech-service-speech-sdk-platforms.md)]
 
 ## Scenario capabilities
 
-The Speech SDK exposes many features from the Speech service, but not all of them. The capabilities of the Speech SDK are often associated to scenarios. It's ideal for both real-time and non-real-time scenarios, utilizing local devices, files, and even input and output streams. There are [known limitations](#known-limitations) with the Speech SDK, where feature gaps exist. When a scenario is unachievable with the Speech SDK, look for a REST API alternative.
+The Speech SDK exposes many features from the Speech service, but not all of them. The capabilities of the Speech SDK are often associated to scenarios. It's ideal for both real-time and non-real-time scenarios, using local devices, files, and even input and output streams. There are [known limitations](#known-limitations) with the Speech SDK, where feature gaps exist. When a scenario is unachievable with the Speech SDK, look for a REST API alternative.
 
 ### Speech-to-text
 
 Speech-to-text (also known as *speech recognition*) transcribes audio streams to text that your applications, tools, or devices can consume or display. Use speech-to-text with [Language Understanding (LUIS)](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/cognitive-services/luis) to derive user intents from transcribed speech and act on voice commands. For more information, see [Speech-to-text basics](speech-to-text-basics.md).
 
 ### Text-to-speech
 
-Text-to-speech (also known as *speech synthesis*) converts input text into human-like synthesized speech using the [Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML)](speech-synthesis-markup.md). Choose from standard or neural voices, for more information, see [Text-to-speech language and voice support](language-support.md#text-to-speech).
+Text-to-speech (also known as *speech synthesis*) converts text into human-like synthesized speech, using the [Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML)](speech-synthesis-markup.md). For more information on standard or neural voices, see [Text-to-speech language and voice support](language-support.md#text-to-speech).
 
 ### Keyword spotting
 
 The concept of [keyword spotting](speech-devices-sdk-create-kws.md) is supported in the Speech SDK. Keyword spotting is the act of identifying a keyword in speech, followed by an action upon hearing the keyword. For example, "Hey Cortana" would activate the Cortana assistant.
 
 ### Voice assistants
 
-Voice assistants using the Speech service empower developers to create natural, human-like conversational interfaces for their applications and experiences. The voice assistant service provides fast, reliable interaction between a device and an assistant implementation that uses the Bot Framework's Direct Line Speech channel or the integrated Custom Commands (Preview) service for task completion.
+Voice assistants using the Speech SDK enable developers to create natural, human-like conversational interfaces for their applications and experiences. The voice assistant service provides fast, reliable interaction between a device and an assistant. The implementation uses the Bot Framework's Direct Line Speech channel or the integrated Custom Commands (Preview) service for task completion.
 
 ### Meeting scenarios
 
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 ## Known limitations
 
-While the Speech SDK covers many feature capabilities with various scenarios, there are known limitations. Certain functionalities are only available from the Azure portal or the REST API. An example of this is endpoint management. There are several other limitations to consider.
+While the Speech SDK covers many feature capabilities with various scenarios, there are known limitations. Certain functionalities are only available from the Azure portal, Custom Speech portal, Custom voice portal, or the REST API. As an example, endpoint management is not possible through the Speech SDK.
 
 ### Batch transcription
 
-Batch transcription enables asynchronous speech-to-text transcription of large volumes of data. This is a REST-based service however, which uses the same endpoint as customization and model management. Batch transcription is only possible from the REST API.
+Batch transcription enables asynchronous speech-to-text transcription of large volumes of data. It is a REST-based service however, which uses the same endpoint as customization and model management. Batch transcription is only possible from the REST API.
 
 ### Custom Speech-to-text
 
-If you are using speech-to-text for recognition and transcription in a unique environment, you can create and train custom acoustic, language, and pronunciation models to address ambient noise or industry-specific vocabulary. The creation and management of Custom Speech models is only available through the [Custom Speech Portal](https://aka.ms/customspeech), and not the Speech SDK. However, once the Custom Speech model is published it can be consumed by the Speech SDK.
+When using speech-to-text for recognition and transcription in a unique environment, you can create and train custom acoustic, language, and pronunciation models to address ambient noise or industry-specific vocabulary. The creation and management of Custom Speech models is only available through the [Custom Speech Portal](https://aka.ms/customspeech), and not the Speech SDK. However, once the Custom Speech model is published it can be consumed by the Speech SDK.
 
 ### Custom Text-to-speech