Are "w/o", "w/", "b/c" common abbreviations in the US?
May 30, 2013 · English writing often uses slashes to form two-letter abbreviations, plus the one-letter w/ – some examples, roughly in order of frequency: I/O – “input/output” w/ – “with” c/o – …
Usage of "p." versus "pp." versus "pg." to denote page numbers …
Mar 1, 2011 · The APA style of referencing, which I have most frequently used, requires that p. is used for single page references or citations (Book Title, p. 13) while for multiple pages you …
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?
differences - "Versus" versus "vs." in writing - English Language ...
Dec 21, 2011 · In writing, when should one use the abbreviation vs. as opposed to the full versus? This abbreviation seems to have special status from common usage. What is the origin of that, …
Proper Timezone Acronym Usage - PT vs PDT or PST
Nov 16, 2021 · What is the difference between PT (Pacific Time), PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), and PST (Pacific Standard Time)? Also, is the time format "2:00pm PT" …
Correct usage of lbs. as in "pounds" of weight
May 4, 2013 · The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin libra, which is short for libra pondo, or "pound weight." And in any case, the plural of libra would be librae, not libras. And, again in …
Why does "No" mean "Number?" - English Language & Usage …
Aug 13, 2018 · Why does English use "No." as an abbreviation for "Number"? It's a preserved scribal abbreviation like the ampersand & (formed by eliding the letters of et to mean and). The …
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 6, 2016 · No (frequently styled №) is the abbreviation for the Latin word numero (in number). Why is it also used to abbreviate the English word number? Because Latinate abbreviations …
Regarding Re: ; what is the correct usage in an email subject line?
Internationalized versions of email programs typically translate "Re" to an abbreviation of the translation of "Reply". Nobody knows that "Re" means "Res", so it's useless to try to make …
Acronyms and Initialisms- Uppercase, Lowercase, or either
Mar 27, 2019 · Is there a rule on acronyms and initialisms being spelled out with the first letter of each word being uppercase or lowercase? Example: interim final rule (IFR) Interim Final Rule …