abbreviations - Should I write "PhD" or "Ph.D."? - English …
This page discusses whether to use "PhD" or "Ph.D." in written English.
numbers - What are the correct abbreviations for millions, billions …
I've found answers on the web but also got conflicting answers from financial professionals (coworkers). In metric, you'd use M (mega) for million, G (giga) for billion and T (tera) for trillion.
punctuation - What's the proper way to punctuate inches when …
8.5" x 11" seems to be the cleanest way to write these numbers in a text. Other proper ways are 8 1/2" x 11", 8.5in x 11in, 8.5 x 11 Inches.
The correct way to write "and/or" together in a sentence
Oct 28, 2014 · In writing the phrase and/or, for example in a sentence as: I need to purchase a new item and/or return this one. the sentence would literally translate to: I need to purchase a …
In a written work, is it better to reference people by their first or ...
Dec 29, 2017 · I would think that it would be different depending on the kind of document being written. If the document is formal like an official report, i think using the last name is more …
Should it be 10 US$ or US$ 10? - English Language & Usage Stack …
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grammar - Two year's experience or two years' experience or two …
Dec 29, 2015 · The title says it all; which is correct? Two year's experience or Two years' experience or Two years experience? Likewise, One year's experience or One years …
How does one write the name of a married female and spouse in a …
Mar 20, 2011 · The Emily Post Institute recognizes the following forms:. Ms. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith Jane and John Smith (informal)
"Henceforth" vs. "hereinafter" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jun 6, 2012 · What is the most suitable way to express that a sentence/word will be "replaced by" another sentence/word, from that point (in a text, for instance)? Henceforth called/named...
When should ‘state’ be capitalised? - English Language & Usage ...
Oct 13, 2015 · MISCELLANEOUS: Use New York state when necessary to distinguish the state from New York City. Use state of Washington or Washington state when necessary to …