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Dtwx Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Abbreviations, periods and consistency
I've noticed that the use of periods in abbreviations is often inconsistent.
For example:
Los Angeles = L.A. (more common periods)
New York City = NYC (usually no periods)
United States = U.S. (I see "US" just as often, but I've been told U.S. is correct)
Federal Bureau of Investigation = FBI (periods less often)
Any Police Department = PD (no periods)
How does one determine when to use periods in an abbreviation?
For example:
Los Angeles = L.A. (more common periods)
New York City = NYC (usually no periods)
United States = U.S. (I see "US" just as often, but I've been told U.S. is correct)
Federal Bureau of Investigation = FBI (periods less often)
Any Police Department = PD (no periods)
How does one determine when to use periods in an abbreviation?
Top answer
Periods are rarely used in British English.
- Periods are rarely used in British English.
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I just checked on Wikipedia - it seems there is indeed a lack of consensus on this matter: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbreviation#Periods_.28full_stops.29_and_spaces
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