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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Apostrophes with abbreviations

What is the apostophe rule in this case?

SKU=Stock keeping unit

Do you have a list of all the SKU's/SKUs/SKUS?

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Hi, What is the apostophe rule in this case? SKU=Stock keeping unit Do you have a list of all the SKU's/SKUs/SKUS ? I wouldn't say there is 'a rule'.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the apostophe rule in this case?
  • SKU=Stock keeping unit Do you have a list of all the SKU's/SKUs/SKUS ?
  • I wouldn't say there is 'a rule'.
  • I often see eg SKU's and SKUs, but never SKUS.
  • When I think abut it carefully, I prefer SKUs.
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Hi,

What is the apostophe rule in this case?

SKU=Stock keeping unit

Do you have a list of all the SKU's/SKUs/SKUS?

I wouldn't say there is 'a rule'.



I often see eg SKU's and SKUs, but never SKUS.



When I think abut it carefully, I prefer SKUs.



Clive
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CliveI wouldn't say there is 'a rule'.

Oh OK, interesting.
CliveWhen I think abut it carefully, I prefer SKUs.
I do too.

Thanks
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I'm sorry but there is a rule:

You can’t use an apostrophe to make an acronym plural!

So in this case, "SKUs" would be correct and "SKU's" would be wrong.

Best,

Christian Hunter

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