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It depends. If a space is put after the number, than it does need a period. (5 in.) If a space is not separating the numerical value and the abbreviation, then no. (5in)
I have no clue why and think this is a really weird and pointless rule of the English language. :) Hope I could help
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What is the abbreviation for inches?
The abbreviation for the measurement of an inch or inches is "in."
Does the abbreviation for north have a period after it?
No.
Does Ms have a period like other abbreviations?
Ms is not an abbreviation, therefore no period. If anyone feels it is an abbreviation, please state what it is an abbreviation of. I think I ended the last sentence incorrectly.
Does the abbreviation pkwy require a period after it?
no
Does the abbreviation for pound lb have a period after it?
No
What is the abbreviation for inches?
The abbreviation for the measurement of an inch or inches is "in."
Must the abbreviation for teaspoon have a period?
In correct English, every abbreviation should have a period at the end
What is the abbreviation for madam?
"Mme." is the abbreviation for "madame". That is correct except for the period. In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period."Mme." is the abbreviation for "madame".That is correct except for the period. In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period. ''Mme''In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period. Therefore, the abbreviation of madame would be Mme.
Why is there a period after inches but not after yards miles or feet?
Not sure what you're asking. Maybe the abbreviation for inch is abbreviated in. to designate that it's an abbreviation, rather than the word 'in'. While the other abbreviations: yd mi and ft are not real words.
Is there a period after the pounds abbreviation?
No
Does the abbreviation for north have a period after it?
No.
Is there a period in the abbreviation of gallon?
no
If you end a sentence with an abbreviation do you place an additional period after it?
It is widely accepted that the final period after the abbreviation does double duty in ending the sentence and the abbreviation at the same time.
How do you you spell the abbreviation of number?
The abbreviation for number is No. (has a period at the end). Numbers plural is Nos. (again a period at the end).
Why do we put a period after Mr?
We put the period after the word Mr because it's an abbreviation for Mister.
Does Ms have a period like other abbreviations?
Ms is not an abbreviation, therefore no period. If anyone feels it is an abbreviation, please state what it is an abbreviation of. I think I ended the last sentence incorrectly.
What is the fullform of class?
The word class is not an abbreviation, its a word. You may see an abbreviation 'class.' using a period to indicate that it's an abbreviation. If it is used with the period, it's short for 'classification'.
