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Abbreviation

Learn how to abbreviate and shorten some words and how to use them.

Abbreviation For Inches And Its Usage

Abbreviation For Inches And Its Usage

An inch is typically a unit of length that’s equal to one-twelfth of a foot in the imperial and metric systems of measurements. That means twelve inches are in one foot.

Geoffrey Mutie
Geoffrey Mutie
English
LMAO: Meaning in Text Messages And Online

LMAO: Meaning in Text Messages And Online

Have you ever received a message from a friend or acquaintance that simply read “lmao”? This 4-letter abbreviation means “laughing my ass off.”

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
“XOXO” Meaning And Its Origin

“XOXO” Meaning And Its Origin

Generally, XOXO is an informal phrase used to express love, good friendship, faith, and sincerity when concluding well-meaning messages, emails, or letters.

Geoffrey Mutie
Geoffrey Mutie
English
Everything You Need to Know About the Christmas Abbreviation Xmas

Everything You Need to Know About the Christmas Abbreviation Xmas

If you split the word in two, you can see that X and mas (or mass) have religious origins, but nowadays, it is used across many cultures and religions as a fun abbreviation.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
5 Different Ways of How to Abbreviate “International”

5 Different Ways of How to Abbreviate “International”

There are many different ways to abbreviate the word “International’’ but only 5 of them are used regularly.

Dan Govedarov
Dan Govedarov
Abbreviation
ILY: Meaning And Uses

ILY: Meaning And Uses

Many people tend to get confused about this trendy acronym when their friends or relatives text them. However, here are other ILY meanings you should know.

Geoffrey Mutie
Geoffrey Mutie
English
E.g. vs. I.e.—How to Use Them Correctly

E.g. vs. I.e.—How to Use Them Correctly

Even though e.g. and i.e. are some of the most commonly used Latin abbreviations in the English language, they are often misused or used interchangeably.

Milena Lazova
Milena Lazova
English
When to Use “Mins” or “Min” as an Abbreviation for Minutes

When to Use “Mins” or “Min” as an Abbreviation for Minutes

Although “mins” is a commonly used abbreviation for minutes, you should be aware that it is not correct for scientific use.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English