series = singular?

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is the term "series" considered to be singular?

ex) "ABC series is pc based card that is......"

or should it be "ABC series are pc based cards that are....?"

can I use "series" to indicate a certain product group as used above?

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

series is both singular and plural. Treat it as one or the other depending on context.
If it's a product group, it's singular.
The ABC series consists of PC-based cards ...
Compare:
The group is made up of women who love to sing.
CJ

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Series and species are the same word in singular and plural. English has many irregular plurals. wikipedia has a very good list.

Ryan79k · Answer

hi CalifJim. thanks for the reply.

can you give me an example where "series" is used as plural, please?

and.. for product groups, it's only singular?

CalifJim · Answer

ryan79kan example where "series" is used as plural

Several series of products are available to solve the problem, in particular the ABC series and the PQR series.

ryan79kfor product groups, it's only singular?

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For a single product group it's singular; for more than one product group it's plural. It's the same as if you wanted to usegroup or groups.

CJ

Ryan79k · Answer

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