Essential

Acronyms
for English writing
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e.g.
i.e.
etc.
NB
CV
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et cetera (Latin)

Means and so on, and other similar things

Say et cetera /etsetr!/ or /eksetr!/.

Hi Louise
Do you need anything from the ofce
supplies store? I am going there to pick
up some paper, pens, staplers etc..
Regards
Julie
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NB / n.b.

nota bene (Latin)

Means please note, take careful note

Say NB or please note.

Hi everyone
We now have a new photocopier in the ofce, so
hopefully well have fewer problems from now on.
NB The on button is at the back of the machine.
Regards
Fiona
used to highlight information / details
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i.e.

id est (Latin)

Means that is..., this means..., in other words...

Say IE or / that is.

Hi everyone
Could all staff on the evening shift (i.e.
Phil, Graham and Terry) please ensure
that the security door is closed at all
times.
Regards
Fiona
used to explain something more precisely
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exempli gratia (Latin)

Means for example

Say EG or for example

Hi everyone
There have been many problems recently in
our supply chain (e.g. a lack of stock) so Id
like to set up a meeting for Friday morning
at 9. Please let me know if the time is
inconvenient for you.
Thanks and regards
Brigitta
Warning
Dont confuse
e.g. with etc.!
Used for giving examples.
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CV

curriculum vitae (Latin)

means course of life

Say CV, curriculum vitae or resume /rez!mei/.

Dear HR Manager,
I have attached my CV and cover letter
as you requested.
Kind regards,
Fiona
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am a.m. AM / pm p.m. PM

anti meridiem and post meridiem (Latin)

AM means before midday/noon

PM means after midday/noon

Say AM or PM
Dear Olga
Thank you for your interest in the Accounting
America conference.
The conference begins at 9am sharp and nishes at
4pm on Friday, June 5.
Kind regards
Tim
In the workplace,
a.m. is often
written for
morning and p.m.
for afternoon.
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BC / AD

before Christ (English only)

Write/say year + BC e.g. 25 BC not BC 25

anno Domini (Latin)

Means In the year of the Lord

Write/say AD + year or year + AD

e.g. AD 585 or 585 AD

Used as starting point of
Western calendar.
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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Quick Summary
etc. et cetera and so on / and so forth
n.b. nota bene Please note
i.e. id est That is...
e.g. exempli gratia for example
CV curriculum vitae course of life CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini The year of our Lord Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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