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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, or phrase, typically created by taking initial letters for example OEM for Original Equipment Manufacturer or shortening the word, for example 'Tues' for Tuesday.
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Are "w/o", "w/", "b/c" common abbreviations in the US?
I would say all three are fairly common, though not necessarily "correct".
I think almost everyone will understand all of them, but I would avoid them, particularly in formal contexts. Of course in p …
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