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Abbreviate

usgb/əˈbriːvieɪt/Volume
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Common Abbreviations

Learn common abbreviations like 'etc.' for etcetera or 'i.e.' for that is.

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In formal writing, 'etc.' is often used to abbreviate 'et cetera'.
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Avoid Overuse

Do not overuse abbreviations; too many can make the text unclear.

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Try not to abbreviate every possible word, it may confuse the reader.
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Initialisms

An initialism is a type of abbreviation made from initial letters, spoken one by one.

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FBI is the abbreviated form for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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