May 4, 2007 07:52
17 yrs ago
English term
Italy
annex
Non-PRO
English
Other
Linguistics
abbreviation
How is the word "annex" shortened in English (i.e. "Please refer to Annex II")?
Do you by any chance know an online resource for finding abbreviations of common words in English?
Thanks in advance
Chiara
Do you by any chance know an online resource for finding abbreviations of common words in English?
Thanks in advance
Chiara
Responses
| 3 +1 | anx. |
Alison Jenner
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| 4 +1 | we use Appendix in U.S. English (App) |
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Alison Jenner
Switzerland
Switzerland
Native in English
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English
Switzerland
Financial and life science translation
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK)
Works in: German to English, French to English, English
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anx.
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we use Appendix in U.S. English (App)
annex. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...addition, such as an appendix, that is made to a record or other document
...addition, such as an appendix, that is made to a record or other document
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your clarification |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jack Doughty
: I think appendix is more common in UK English too. We also use schedule and supplement.
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Discussion
Another good one is in the Free Dictionary: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ as part of a very useful reference site.