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Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases.

Use abbreviations when they're well known and appropriate to use.

For example:

8am, 5pm

Min., max.


For these abbreviations, use a comma beforehand:

  • etc. - 'more of the same'
  • i.e. - 'in other words'
  • e.g. - ‘for example’

For example:

We service a range of industries, e.g. health, education, agriculture, etc.


Use lower case for numerical abbreviations.

For example:

10kg, 10m, $10m

Note: Don’t use plurals or space between the number and the abbreviation.

For example:

Do: 10kg

Don't: 10kgs, 10 kg