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Abbreviations: Latin origin |
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AD |
anno domini |
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a date after the birth of Christ |
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PS |
post scriptum |
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a note, written at the end of a message |
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a.m. |
ante meridiem |
à
at night, in the morning |
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p.m. |
post meridiem |
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in the afternoon, in the evening |
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e.g. |
exempli gratia |
à
for example |
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Some common abbreviations |
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St |
street |
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sq |
square |
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Ave |
avenue |
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Rd |
road |
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Dr |
drive |
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DIY |
do it yourself |
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asap |
as soon as possible |
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BBC |
British Broadcasting Corporation |
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SMS |
short message service |
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FAQ |
frequently asked question |
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CD |
compact disc |
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FYI |
for your information |
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BC |
before Christ |
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UK |
United Kingdom |
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DJ |
disc jockey |
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