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What Is the Abbreviation for International?

GrammarBook.com — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:09 +0000

Let’s say you want to describe something that involves two or more nations, but you don’t have a lot of character space. How would you abbreviate the word International? Let’s get to the bottom of that. Different Ways to Abbreviate International International is an unusual word in that it appears often in writing but doesn’t […]

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Mrs., Ms., Miss: Understanding the Difference

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:00:53 +0000

We all at some point have addressed someone as Ms., Miss, or Mrs. We may also have a general idea about when to use these forms of address in American English, as well as to whom we should express them. At the same time, it’s good to further understand the distinction among these references so […]

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Is It St. Patrick’s Day or St. Patricks Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:56 +0000

As March 17 approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the holiday that honors Saint Patrick. Do You Use an Apostrophe When Spelling St. Patrick’s Day? The day is recognized as the “Feast of St. Patrick” in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. The Associated Press Stylebook identifies the holiday […]

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Abbreviating Professional Titles and Academic Degrees

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:31 +0000

American English includes many details concerning items of style. One such item is the abbreviation of professional titles and academic degrees. By becoming more familiar with this usage, you will become more precise in your daily formal writing. This precision can then also potentially conserve more space for other words you’re expressing. Abbreviating Professional Titles […]

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Is It Doctoral Degree or Doctorate Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:32 +0000

Among the many style items involved in American English, references to academic degrees remain a common source of uncertainty. Do we write doctoral degree or doctorate degree? What is the difference between a Ph.D. and an M.D., and when should the credentials appear in our writing? We’ll address such questions to provide direction you can […]

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Punctuation for Abbreviations

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:35 +0000

Those who write in American English may sometimes wonder when to abbreviate a word as well as how to abbreviate it. This review will help address those questions. An abbreviation is a shortened or contracted form of a word or a phrase (e.g., Mister to Mr.). If you’re ever in doubt about when and how […]

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i.e. vs. e.g.: How to Use i.e. or e.g.

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:33 +0000

We’ve probably all either seen or written the abbreviations i.e. and e.g. Some of us may have understood them, and some of us may have not been sure. For example, perhaps we’ve come across a statement such as: Please bring something to the potluck dinner (i.e., salad, appetizer, dessert). The context of that statement doesn’t […]

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Ms., Mrs., or Miss: Which One Should You Use?

GrammarBook.com — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:15 +0000

Some speakers of American English think Ms., Mrs., and Miss all mean the same thing. They don’t, and learning their differences can enhance your grammar while ensuring you communicate politely. Before we dive into details, we’ll start by saying that each form of address is intended as a respectful title. To be well-mannered, you would […]

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Clipping Syllables to Sizes We Like

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:52 +0000

The two following excerpts express the same thing. Which might you rather read or listen to? Today I went to the doctor’s office for an exam because I thought I might be getting the flu. I skipped going to the gym after that. I stopped for gas and went home. Beth wanted me to help […]

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Abbreviation, Acronym, or Initialism: Fixing (not Mixing) Identity

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:31 +0000

American English often applies ways to shorten words and phrases for convenience and economy. This is particularly true in business, government, the military, and perhaps even more so now in texting and social media. For those with an interest in grammar, the question can become whether we are using an abbreviation, an acronym, or an […]

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