What is an abbreviation?
An abbreviation is a shortened form of an existing
word or phrase.
How do you use abbreviations?
1)
Abbreviate social titles like Mister, Mr.; Missus,
Mrs.
2)
Abbreviate title of rank.
Example: Col. Remi Ashton
Example: Col. Remi Ashton
Title
|
Abbreviation
|
Ambassador
|
Amb.
|
Doctor
|
Dr.
|
Colonel
|
Col.
|
Honourable
|
Hon.
|
Lieutenant
|
Lt.
|
Governor
|
Gov.
|
Major
|
Maj.
|
Lieutenant General
|
Lt. Gen.
|
Lieutenant Colonel
|
Lt. Col.
|
President
|
Pres.
|
Professor
|
Prof.
|
Representative
|
Rep.
|
Superintendent
|
Supt.
|
3)
Abbreviate time and dates.
Examples:
A.M. (ante meridian), P.M. (post meridian).
4)
Abbreviate earned degrees.
Degree
|
Abbreviation
|
Associate’s Degree
|
A.A.
|
Bachelor of Arts
|
B.A. or A.B.
|
Bachelor of Business Administration
|
B.B.A.
|
Bachelor of Science
|
B.S.
|
Masters of Arts
|
M.A.
|
Doctor of Philosophy
|
Ph.D.
|
Masters of Business Administration
|
M.B.A.
|
Masters of Science
|
M.S.
|
Medical Doctor
|
M.D.
|
Registered Nurse
|
R.N.
|
5)
Abbreviate some historical periods.
Examples: B.C. (before the birth of Christ), A.D.
(Anno Domini), C.E. (common era).
6)
Abbreviate geographical terms.
Place
|
Abbreviations
|
Avenue
|
Ave.
|
Building
|
Bldg.
|
Boulevard
|
Blvd.
|
County
|
Co.
|
District
|
Dist.
|
Drive
|
Dr.
|
Island
|
Is.
|
Province
|
Prov.
|
Road
|
Rd.
|
Territory
|
Terr.
|
Route
|
Rte.
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