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  1. Are "w/o", "w/", "b/c" common abbreviations in the US?

    May 30, 2013 · This Ngram for British English shows that I/O, w/, and c/o are about as common as in American English, but the other ones are less common. Wikipedia has a cryptic comment that …

  2. meaning - What does “w/” mean? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Apr 2, 2015 · The shorthand w/ is used to mean with. 2 pieces toast w/ gravy Is a shorter way of writing "Two pieces of toast with gravy." The B strings tuned w/ low E 7th fret harmonic- (6th string,7th fret). …

  3. writing style - What is the origin of shorthand for "with" -> "w ...

    Jan 18, 2023 · 8 CyberDefinitions gives a plausible explanation: Although its origin is contested, w/ has been used at least since the rise of the fast-food industry in the 1950s. As a form of shorthand to …

  4. w/, with - WordReference Forums

    Jun 24, 2008 · In text-speak, w/ = with, is very common. To do the opposite, people (used to) generally use the other slash w\ = without. I've noticed a drop in the trend of the backslash though, probably …

  5. Usage of the abbreviations "w/" and "w/o" in presentations

    I like to use the abbreviations "w/" for "with" and "w/o" for "without" on my powerpoint slides and also in emails. According to this discussion Are "w/o", "w/", "b/c" common abbreviations in the US? the …

  6. Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or …

    6 Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space constrained …

  7. D x W x H / W x L x D - WordReference Forums

    Sep 3, 2010 · Hi, in the manual I read the dimensions given as 'D x W x H'. I am confused as I think that D (depth) and H (height) have the same meaning. Can you make it clear for me please.

  8. What does H/F, M/F and M/W abbreviation in job titles mean?

    Feb 2, 2015 · The one case of m/w given is in a German posting, so it probably stands for männlich/weiblich, the German counterpart to male/female.

  9. meaning - Wholistic vs holistic - English Language & Usage Stack …

    This reference states: The two words "wholistic" and "holistic" have very different meanings, but there is some confusion and they are often used in an incorrect manner. The two words have very

  10. S/D/W - WordReference Forums

    Aug 9, 2010 · Hello, I'm translating to portuguese a Driving License from India and there is this term "S/D/W of" but there is no information following it. Just under it there is the beare's address. I thought …