Spelling out acronyms
- 30 Jun 2024
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Unless it is a proper noun, do not capitalize a spelled-out phrase—see individual entries in this guide for exceptions.
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bill of materials (BOM)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Some abbreviations and acronyms only appear in their shortened form—for example, some titles (Mrs), technical terms (PDF), and reference terms (et al.).
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