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Rough distinction between abbreviation and acronym
Note: An abbreviation usually has an abbreviation point, but not a short word, artificial word, abbreviation or code!
Most common abbreviation errors
Note: The abbreviation point is followed by a space: Correct:
i. d. R.,
not correct: i.d.R.
Different punctuation in English and French
There is usually no space after the abbreviation point. Examples:
English: BA for Bachelor of Arts and French: svp for s’il vous plaît.
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