Abbreviation Definition, Types & Purpose - Lesson -

What Is the Difference Between an Abbreviation and an Acronym? abbreviation If the acronym, initialism, or abbreviation ends in s, sh, ch, or x, then add es—for example, OSes, DISHes, DCCHes, and BMXes abbreviation List of acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by NTP AcronymAbbreviation Definition 2,4-D 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 3Rs Principles

abbreviation When the full version of a term first appears in parenthetical text, place the abbreviation in square brackets after it Do not use nested parentheses