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How, when and why we use the mainly Latin acronyms (abbreviations) etc., e.g., n.b., CV, a.m., p.m. AD and (English) BC. Examples of use in business emails are provided.
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Essential Acronyms
for English writing
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NBCV
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pm
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CV
am
AD/BC
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pm
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etc.• et cetera (Latin)
• Means ‘and so on’, ‘and other similar things’
• Say ‘et cetera’ /et’setrǝ/ or /ek’setrǝ/.
Hi Louise
Do you need anything from the office supplies store? I am going there to pick up some paper, pens, staplers etc..
Regards
Julie
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writing
pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
CV
am
AD/BC
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NB / n.b.• nota bene (Latin)
• Means ‘please note’, ‘take careful note’
• Say ‘NB’ or ‘please note’.
Hi everyone
We now have a new photocopier in the office, so hopefully we’ll have fewer problems from now on.
NB The on button is at the back of the machine.
Regards
Fiona
used to highlight information / details
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writing
pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
CV
am
AD/BC
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i.e.• id est (Latin)
• Means ‘that is...’, ‘this means...’, ‘in other words...’
• Say ‘IE’ or / ‘that is’.
Hi everyone
Could all staff on the evening shift (i.e. Phil, Graham and Terry) please ensure that the security door is closed at all times.
Regards
Fiona
used to explain something more precisely
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writing
pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
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am
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e.g.• exempli gratia (Latin)
• Means ‘for example’
• Say ‘EG’ or ‘for example’
Hi everyone
There have been many problems recently in our supply chain (e.g. a lack of stock) so I’d like to set up a meeting for Friday morning at 9. Please let me know if the time is inconvenient for you.
Thanks and regards
Brigitta
WarningDon’t confuse e.g. with etc.!
Used for giving examples.
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writing
pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
CV
am
AD/BC
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CV• curriculum vitae (Latin)
• means ‘course of life’
• Say ‘CV’, ‘curriculum vitae’ or ‘resume’ /’rezǝmei/.
Dear HR Manager,
I have attached my CV and cover letter as you requested.
Kind regards,
Fiona
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pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
CVAD/BC
amwriting
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am a.m. AM / pm p.m. PM• anti meridiem and post meridiem (Latin)
• AM means ‘before midday/noon’
• PM means ‘after midday/noon’
• Say ‘AM’ or ‘PM’
Dear Olga
Thank you for your interest in the Accounting America conference.
The conference begins at 9am sharp and finishes at 4pm on Friday, June 5.
Kind regards
Tim
In the workplace, a.m. is often written for
morning and p.m. for afternoon.
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pm
e.g.
etc.i.e. n.b.
CV
am
AD/BC
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BC / AD• before Christ (English only)
• Write/say year + BC e.g. 25 BC not BC 25
• anno Domini (Latin)
• Means ‘In the year of the Lord’
• Write/say AD + year or year + AD
• e.g. AD 585 or 585 AD
Used as starting point of Western calendar.
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summaryetc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae ‘course of life’ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini ‘The year of our Lord’ Western calendar year
ReferencesChicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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