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Who invented abbreviations?
willam oughtred invented the abbreviations of 'sin' and 'cos'. I'm certain abbreviations existed before this.
What do abbreviations BC and AD mean?
BC means Before Christ AD means Ano Domini (after Christ)
What are the abreveations?
abbreviations are shortened forms of a word. For example, B.C Before christ AC air conditioning and so on
A m is to before noon as p m is to what?
pm is to after noon i guess * * * * * Correct! The Latin origins for the abbreviations are ante meridiem (before noon) and post meridiem (afetr noon).
When are abbreviations acceptable?
Abbreviations are acceptable in an informal situation or when everyone knows what the abbreviations mean. For example, you could talk about NASA in any setting, but you wouldn't say LOL in a business meeting.
Is there a period after state abbreviations on mail?
No, state abbreviations can be left without periods on addressed envelopes and/or packages.
How should state postal abbreviations be alphabetized?
State portal abbreviations should be alphabetized based on the first letter in the abbreviation. For example, AL(Alabama) would come before TX (Texas).When the first letter in two abbreviations match, then the second letter should be used to determine alphabetical order. For example, AL (Alabama) would come before AZ (Arizona).
Who invented abbreviations?
willam oughtred invented the abbreviations of 'sin' and 'cos'. I'm certain abbreviations existed before this.
When forming the plural of abbreviations or historical periods of time you add?
Add only the s.
Do you use periods with state names or capital letter abbreviations?
It is most common to use capital letters for state abbreviations and no periods. The reason is because the two-letter capital letters are U.S. Postal Service approved. Also, it is poor form to abbreviate states like Mass. for Massachusetts. It is recommended you use MA with no periods.
What the unit SI abbreviation of mass?
The SI unit of mass is the kilogram, abbreviated kg.CommentSI uses symbols, not abbreviations. Therefore, the rules for abbreviations (e.g. the use of full-stops / periods) do not apply.
Why does p mean after in medical abbreviations?
P in medical abbreviations stands for the Latin "post" meaning "after." Similarly, a means before because the Latin word for "before" is "ante."
What to do to get periods?
There's nothing to do to get them they just come natuarally some people can get to 18 before they get their period
How many periods do questions have?
Questions generally have no periods unless there are abbreviations in them. In English, they end with a question mark. In Spanish, questions start with an inverted question mark and end with a question mark.
What does AM and PM stand for in English?
AM and PM, in English, mean "before noon" and "after noon", respectively. The abbreviations AM and PM come from Latin words, ante meridiem (which translates to before midday) for AM, post meridiem (which translates to after midday) for PM.
Do state abbreviations have periods?
Example: It was a long time before he decided he should move from NY to GA. In other words, state abbreviations should be used in a sentence anytime using the full name of the state is not desired.
What does SA mean in Navy abbreviations before a sailor's name?
Seaman apprentice
