Avoid Obscure Non-English Words and Abbreviations
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Some non-English words and abbreviations might be unfamiliar to some users. Latin abbreviations in particular, like i.e., e.g., and etc., are unnecessarily vague and do not translate well. The following table lists terms and abbreviations to avoid, and their preferred alternatives.
Non-English word | English alternative |
|---|---|
e.g. | for example, such as |
etc. | and so on |
i.e. | that is |
per, as per | according to, by way of NoteThe use of per to mean for each is acceptable and is preferable to using a slash. |
via | through, by |
vs. | versus, or an appropriate term |