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EnglishStorm Posted 14 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Official rules for abbreviations

Hi,

Is there an official widely used guide for abbreviations?

Which is better or more correct :

1- USA or U.S.A.
2- Prof or Prof.
3- adj or adj.
4- Dr or Dr.

Thank you for your time
  

Top answer

-- No. -- Both OK. - - For the following 3, both are acceptable, with the stop a safer choice.

— Mister Micawber

  • -- No.
  • -- Both OK.
  • - - For the following 3, both are acceptable, with the stop a safer choice.
  • 3- adj or adj.
  • 4- Dr or Dr.
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Is there an official widely used guide for abbreviations?-- No.

Which is better or more correct :

1- USA or U.S.A.-- Both OK. The first is more usual nowadays (and easier!)
2- Prof or Prof.-- For the following 3, both are acceptable, with the stop a safer choice.
3- adj or adj.
4- Dr or Dr.
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So, if there is no guide or widely accepted rules for abbreviations, how can I know what is correct?

Also, if there is nothing official, how can I test my students on things that can't be proven wrong?
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EnglishStormSo, if there is no guide or widely accepted rules for abbreviations, how can I know what is correct?Also, if there is nothing official, how can I test my students on things that can't be proven wrong?
That's easy. Pick a reference dictionary for your class that includes abbreviations. Most dictionaries have a list of abbreviations that they use, a
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