This page discusses whether to use "PhD" or "Ph.D." in written English.

Oct 28, 2014 · In writing the phrase and/or, for example in a sentence as: I need to purchase a new item and/or return this one. the sentence would literally translate to: I need to purchase a new item and and or or return this one.

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Oct 13, 2015 · MISCELLANEOUS: Use New York state when necessary to distinguish the state from New York City. Use state of Washington or Washington state when necessary to distinguish the state from the District of Columbia. (Washington State is the name of a university in the state of Washington.) From Words into Type, third edition (1974):

Dec 14, 2010 · I would think that it would be different depending on the kind of document being written. If the document is formal like an official report, i think using the last name is more common. however, if it is more informal, like an essay, i …

Mar 20, 2011 · The Emily Post Institute recognizes the following forms:. Ms. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith Jane and John Smith (informal)

Aug 11, 2011 · I wouldn't say it's always appropriate. Typically you only see it for dates (for example, "she was born circa 1920"). The Wiktionary article on 'circa' implies (but doesn't explicitly state) in the usage notes that it's used for dates and measures, so your examples of “circa Pacific Coast Highway” or “circa $300,000” appear to be incorrect.

Apr 20, 2012 · What is the most suitable way to express that a sentence/word will be "replaced by" another sentence/word, from that point (in a text, for instance)? Henceforth called/named... Hereinafter ...

Yes, in the right context it should be pretty easy to deduce. Salad dressing recipes (or any recipes) for which the ingredients may include controversial items such as anchovies, or very spicy ingredients; will often have the potentially offensive ingredients listed as optional.

May 17, 2013 · It's not particularly common for expressions of time.. It's similar to degrees-minutes-seconds: instead of decimal degrees (38.897212°,-77.036519°) you write (38° 53′ 49.9632″, -77° 2′ 11.4678″).