The correct way to write "and/or" together in a sentence
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.
Correct use of "circa" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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 $300,000” appear to be incorrect.
"Henceforth" vs. "hereinafter" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jun 6, 2012 · What is the most suitable way to express that a sentence/word will be "replaced by" another sentence/word, from that point (in a text, for instance)? Henceforth called/named... Hereinafter ...
abbreviations - Should I write "PhD" or "Ph.D."? - English …
This page discusses whether to use "PhD" or "Ph.D." in written English.
How to write numbers and percentage? - English Language
May 20, 2019 · The opening sentence of this answer—"In general, it is good practice that the symbol that a number is associated with agrees with the way the number is written (in numeric or text form)"—seems reasonable, but most current style guides in the United States disagree with it.
Should it be 10 US$ or US$ 10? - English Language & Usage Stack …
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Height and Weight - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Height and Weight — How to write them when abbreviations are not used. He was a 6-foot 5-inch man. (Not: 6-foot-5-inch man, with three hyphens.)
Correct usage of lbs. as in "pounds" of weight
May 4, 2013 · I suggest writing 2.3 kg instead of any of 5 lbs., 5lbs., 5 lb. or 5lb. Historically, however, the forms “5 lb” and “5 lbs” appear to have been used more than either of the others (according to ngrams for 5 lbs,5lbs,5lb,5 lb,5 lb .
punctuation - What's the proper way to punctuate inches when …
8.5" x 11" seems to be the cleanest way to write these numbers in a text. Other proper ways are 8 1/2" x 11", 8.5in x 11in, 8.5 x 11 Inches.
Letter writing: Refering to enclosed items - English Language
Jun 27, 2014 · Formally, you would refer to the enclosed items in the body of your letter followed by (enclosed) and then, under the signature at the end of the letter you'd write "Enclosures (x)" where x is the number of enclosures.