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What Does Zzz Mean?Zzz is an onomatopoeic representation of snoring. Zzz is commonly used in comic books to indicate that someone is sleeping. It...November 21, 2016- Abbreviation for Continued–Cont. or Cont’d?Handy as they might be, abbreviations can sometimes lead to problems. There might be more than one way to abbreviate a certain...November 5, 2016
Et Al.: Definition, Usage, and ExamplesKey takeaways: Et al. is a Latin abbreviation that means “and others,” used in academic citations. It simplifies references by...August 2, 2016- Abbreviation: Definition and ExamplesTable of contents Acronyms and initialisms Abbreviations for courtesy titles and academic degrees Latin abbreviations Other...March 28, 2016
Latin Abbreviations Every Professional Should KnowThere’s a little bit of Latin in almost every European language. In Romance languages like French, Spanish, Italian, and...February 12, 2016
10 Trending Internet Slang AcronymsGuest post by Grammar.net As American as apple pie. As American as blue jeans. As American as . . . abbreviation? Americans love...October 12, 2015
“i.e.” vs. “e.g.”—What’s the Difference?I.e. stands for id est, or “that is,” and means “in other words”—use it to clarify the statement before it. E.g. stands for...October 9, 2014