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In a good dictionary the abbreviations they use throughout their pages are spelled out and defined in the first few pages. These abbreviation would most likely be different for each dictionary company so it would be difficult to list and define them all here.
But a couple of common abbreviations would be;
n = noun (that is person, place or thing: man, house, car)
v = verb (that is action: run, walk, drive)
adj = adjective (that is a describing word for a noun: nice, big, little)
adv = adverb (that is a describing word for a verb: slow, quick, long)
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In a dictionary what does this abbreviations in italic mean n?
The abbreviation "n" in a dictionary typically stands for "noun," indicating that the word it is defining is a noun, which is a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is the abbreviation of prepared?
prepdThe Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations
What has the author Ralph De Sola written?
Ralph De Sola has written: 'Worldwide what & where' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Travel, Guidebooks, Geography 'Abbreviations dictionary; abbreviations, acronyms' -- subject(s): Abbreviations, English, English Abbreviations 'A dictionary of cooking' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Cookery
How do I find an abbreviation?
You can usually find all abbreviations in a spelling dictionary. (obviously of the language you want to find abbreviations for...)
Dictionary of Shipping International Business Trade Terms and Abbreviations?
bolero
What has the author S A Rahman written?
S. A. Rahman has written: 'A dictionary of abbreviations'
What has the author Bernard M Rosenthal written?
Bernard M. Rosenthal has written: 'A dictionary of abbreviations commonly used by German and Italian antiquarian booksellers and auctioneers' -- subject(s): Abbreviations, Antiquarian booksellers, Booksellers and bookselling, Dictionaries
Where does the dictionary explain the abbreviations that it uses?
The dictionary typically provides a key or legend at the beginning or end of the book that explains the abbreviations used throughout the text. Additionally, some dictionaries include the explanation of abbreviations on the inside cover or within the introductory pages. It's always best to check the front or back of the dictionary for a guide to these abbreviations.
What does tr v mean in the dictionary?
"tr v" in a dictionary stands for "transitive verb." Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning in a sentence.
What does termonoligy mean?
dictionary.com terminology is a collection of words, phrases, or abbreviations used as lingo.
How do you write AND in medical terminology?
In medical abbreviations, the plus sign ("+") is sometimes used to mean "and."
Is URL used in scrabble?
URL is not an acceptable Scrabble word. Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Players Dictionary is the official scrabble dictionary. URL is not included in the official dictionary as an acceptable word. Abbreviations are not acceptable words unless the letters also form a word that is a part of speech.
