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Abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms, oh my!
Lesson: learning the difference between abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms What is an abbreviation? An abbreviation is any shortened word or phrase. Examples: bldg. dr. prof. lb. tsp. What is an acronym? An acronym is a type of abbreviation. However, to … Continue reading
Posted in copy editing, semantics
Tagged abbreviations, acronyms, copy editing, initialisms, style issues, word usage
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Editorial Brain Dump #1
Here are ten things I’ve learned in my editorial adventures over the last week. 1. Foolhardy is one word. 2. Matter-of-factly is hyphenated. 3. Weeble is a product name, not just a fun word to say. 4. Scot-free, is spelled … Continue reading
Posted in grammar, punctuation
Tagged abbreviations, Chicago Manual of Style, confusing words, vocabulary
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