There are literally dozens and dozens of abbreviations commonly used on message boards to save typing time! There is a thread on Twinstuff that refers to many of the more common abbreviations. Some of the more common acronyms (but fairly Twinstuff-specific) you may see here include the following: Your administrator may be using the Moderation Queue feature. If so, your post will appear as soon as it has been approved by the designated moderator of the forum.

The most commonly used is TV, which equals total volume. SV and DV are less commonly used to designate the sample volume and diluent volume. Typically the ":" sign is used to designate the ratio, which is the amount of one thing to other. The Total volume is not mentioned. A dilution typically uses the word 1 to 2, not 1:2. A dilution refers to the number of parts of a substance in the total number of parts in the mixture.

HISM = "Handbook of Information Security Managers" (a book by Hal Tipton and Mickey Krause) IANAL = "I am not a lawyer" (but even if the poster is a lawyer, you should not consider the post to be legal advice) Input for this section is solicited, particularly from non-US participants. Please send your questions and recommendations.) Book by Phil Fites, available for purchase. Contact Phil via email. (fites@sympatico.ca) Please submit other resources to be added to this FAQ.

You can find a list of some of the most common abbreviations and acronyms used in court files here. There are also many abbreviations in party names and many abbreviations for county jails and state prisons that are not listed.

auctorum (Latin): of authors. Used to represent the preponderant incorrect usage of a name that has been widely misapplied. auctorum nonnullorum (Latin): of some authors. Used to represent an occasional incorrect usage of a name that has been sometimes misapplied. auctorum plurimorum (Latin): of most authors. Used to represent the preponderant incorrect usage of a name that has been widely misapplied. incertae cedis (Latin): of uncertain placement.

Rolling around on floor laughing my ass off, Rolling on the floor laughing, Laughing my ass off (plus several other variations) Also be aware that Resident Evil is known as Bio Hazard in Japan so you may see "BH" in place of "RE". Also

Vertigo has a very specific meaning to a health care practitioner, and should only be used to describe the sensation that you are spinning or that the world is spinning. Usually, when a person has only an inner ear problem, they are considered to have a very good prognosis. Not all people fully recover from an inner ear problem, because there has been damage to the ear structures, but almost all make a very good recovery.

We have a link on our site, Explanation of Contractions, that provides definitions for most of the contractions or abbreviations used in our discussions. Included in this list are the two-letter state and territory abbreviations and contractions for the numerical models our forecasters utilize.

In IFSA language we use a lot of abbreviations. The most commonly used ones are IFSA Seven (the seven people working in the Direction and Council; the board); LC (Local Committee); RegRep (Regional Representative); LO (Liaison Officer); IFSS (International Forestry Students??? Symposium); GA (General Assembly); NERM, SERM, LARM, ARM, ORM (Regional Meetings of different regions).

When you read about nutrition, diet, and nutritional supplements, you are likely to come across some abbreviations that may not look familiar to you. Here are some common abbreviations used in nutrition: ADEK: Vitamins A, D, E, and K. The fat soluble vitamins are sometimes grouped together and designated by the abbreviation, ADEK. AI: Adequate Intake. The Adequate Intake designates the amount of a nutrient that will meet the requirements of everybody.

REMINDER: please use (m) or (nt) after the title in  your posts so we know if there is more to it or not. It helps and saves 'click' time for all of us.

Prescribers should avoid the use of abbreviations including those for drug names as they can frequently misunderstood. Abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations that have been reported to ISMP through the USP-ISMP Medication Error Reporting Program that have been frequently misinterpreted and involved in harmful medication errors can be found here .

Treatments are available for all women with breast cancer, whatever the stage. Treatments are constantly evolving, so it is important to talk to your doctor about your therapy. There are many options you and your doctor will consider. Sometimes more than one treatment is needed. Surgery is an important part of treatment for many women with breast cancer. Many women can choose between lumpectomy and mastectomy.

In general, labels are comprised of 4 materials: laminate, ink, label face stock, label adhesive. Each of these 4 have options ranging from thickness to color and more. To determine the materials available for a specific type of label, look at the information links for that specific product.

Please be familiar with the following abbreviations. Many times VCO users are not familiar with the common abbreviated words that appear on the screen. When the Communication Assistant (CA) uses these abbreviations, it certainly helps to speed along the conversation.

There is a code key page for both the recipe codes (e.g. WF = Wheat Free) as well as the measurement abbreviations.

You should feel free to ask a member of staff at the time or at a later appointment if there is something you do not understand. The Royal College of General Practitioners provide a useful list of abbreviations commonly used in medical notes.

ANS - Answer, CLD or CUD- Could, LTR - Letter, MSG - Message, MIN - Minute, NITE - Night, PLS or PS - Please, QQ - Question, R - Area, REC - Receive, THRU - Through, THX - Thank you, U - You, UR - Your, WLD or WUD - Would, and XOX - Hugs & Kisses.

Some of these terms are described in the "Brief History of Postcards and their Types" section above. These abbreviations are particularly useful when browsing print advertising in publications such as Barr's and Postcard Collector, but you may find them used in online auctions as well.

gt; Yes. Timber flooring is manufactured within a tight moisture context range, however due to this range and natural variability, board movement (shrinkage or swelling) with seasonal changes will differ between boards. Consequently, small gaps at the floor board edge can be expected during the dry time of the year. Frequent wide gaps, or irregularly spaced wide gaps can indicate flooring manufactured outside specified requirements or inadequate installation and finishing practices.

Both are true. The number of people with anorexia nervosa does appear to be increasing along with society's increasing obsession with thinness and losing weight. However, anorexia nervosa, along with other eating disorders, is also being recognized more by clinicians. And because the disorder is better known and understood by society and there is more help available, more people with anorexia nervosa are seeking help. Yes.

Psychotherapy (talk therapy) and medications are the two most commonly used treatments. (Back to top)

Proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec OTC® and Aciphex® , are another type of acid reducer. They suppress stomach acid. By drastically reducing the acid, these drugs can help stop the irritation and allow the damaged tissue in the esophagus to heal.

Accelerator - Ingredient added to increase hydration, shorten set and cure times. admix - Admixture. admixture - Generic term for non-bulk material added to 'tufa; also an abbreviation for acrylic bonding admixture, which increases strength while

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