Sometimes we have a lot to say, but little time to say it. That’s where acronyms come in and help speed things up. What exactly is an acronym? It’s a word comprised of the first initials of the other ...

From informal texts to published academic works, these common abbreviations appear everywhere. But do you know what they really mean? From Dr. to Dept., we rely on common abbreviations every ...

ICYMI (in case you missed it), acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms are ways to shorten phrases and ideas both in normal speech and through texting and email. But a common FAQ (frequently asked ...

Aha! I finally get it! What might cause a sudden burst of understanding? Often, it’s an example. For example, for instance, such as, by way of illustration—there are so many expressions to introduce ...

Many prescription abbreviations originate from Latin terms. But, pharmacists translate these into plain language on medication labels so you can understand the instructions clearly. The use of ...

In the last lesson, we looked at the issue of formality and informality in business email. In this lesson, we will have a look at the place of abbreviations in business email. It should go without ...