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Abbreviations - Glossary of Terms
Abbreviations
An abbreviation is a shortened version of a written word or
phrase
used to replace the original. [
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Examples:
Mr, RAF, Prof., BBC
Interactive example:
Laura and
Rev.
Jones were the only ones singing.
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The golden rule:
When writing abbreviations, choose a convention you like and be consistent throughout your document
.
Associated pages:
Overview of abbreviations
Using AD, BC, BCE and CE
Full stops (periods) in contractions
Forming the plurals of abbreviations
Using full stops (periods) in abbreviations
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