How, when and why we use the mainly Latin acronyms (abbreviations) etc., e.g., n.b., CV, a.m., p.m. AD and (English) BC. Examples of use in business emails are provided.
4. etc.
⢠et cetera (Latin)
⢠Means âand so onâ,âand other similar thingsâ
⢠Say âet ceteraâ /etâsetrÇ/ or /ekâsetrÇ/.
Hi Louise
Do you need anything from the ofďŹce
supplies store? I am going there to pick
up some paper, pens, staplers etc..
Regards
Julie
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6. NB / n.b.
⢠nota bene (Latin)
⢠Means âplease noteâ, âtake careful noteâ
⢠Say âNBâ or âplease noteâ.
Hi everyone
We now have a new photocopier in the ofďŹce, so
hopefully weâll 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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8. i.e.
⢠id est (Latin)
⢠Means âthat is...â,âthis means...â,âin other words...â
⢠Say âIEâ or / âthat isâ.
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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10. e.g.
⢠exempli gratia (Latin)
⢠Means âfor exampleâ
⢠Say âEGâ or âfor exampleâ
Hi everyone
There have been many problems recently in
our supply chain (e.g. a lack of stock) so Iâd
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
Donât confuse
e.g. with etc.!
Used for giving examples.
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12. CV
⢠curriculum vitae (Latin)
⢠means âcourse of lifeâ
⢠Say âCVâ,âcurriculum vitaeâ or âresumeâ /ârezÇmei/.
Dear HR Manager,
I have attached my CV and cover letter
as you requested.
Kind regards,
Fiona
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14. am a.m. AM / pm p.m. PM
⢠anti meridiem and post meridiem (Latin)
⢠AM means âbefore midday/noonâ
⢠PM means âafter midday/noonâ
⢠Say âAMâ or âPMâ
Dear Olga
Thank you for your interest in the Accounting
America conference.
The conference begins at 9am sharp and ďŹnishes 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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16. BC / AD
⢠before Christ (English only)
⢠Write/say year + BC e.g. 25 BC not BC 25
⢠anno Domini (Latin)
⢠Means âIn the year of the Lordâ
⢠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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17. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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18. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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19. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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20. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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21. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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22. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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23. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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24. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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25. 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 âcourse of lifeâ CV/resume
AM ante meridiem before noon/midday
PM post meridiem after noon/midday
BC before Christ before Christ
AD anno Domini âThe year of our Lordâ Western calendar year
References
Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition
The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage (Pam Peters 2007)
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