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07:05 Apr 21, 2011

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English term or phrase: pcs. vs. pcs

is the abbreviated form of pieces ended with dot or not according to the English grammar?

Maciej Andrzejczak KudoZ activity Questions: 4342 (6 open) (190 without valid answers) (34 closed without grading) Answers: 5200
Local time: 03:18

English translation:pcs

Explanation:
According to Oxford and other reputed authorities, the full stop [period] is not required at the end of an abbreviation if that abbreviation ends with the normal last letter of the word, which is the case here.

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Tony M
France
Local time: 03:18

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pcs

Tony M

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pcs

Tony M
France
Local time: 03:18
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PRO pts in category: 132

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thanks!

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agree

Ambrose Li: The rule is not always followed (e.g. here in Canada), but as far as I can remember I’ve never seen it written with a period.

9 mins

-> Thanks, Ambrose!

neutral

B D Finch: Not required doesn't mean that it is wrong to use it. It's a matter of choice.

30 mins

-> Did I say anything about "wrong"? Asker simply asked if there was a rule... One might simply argue that there is no logical justification for its use, that's all.

agree

LaraBarnett

35 mins

-> Thanks, Lara!

neutral

Amel Abdullah: I think there are some differences here between U.S. and U.K. conventions. In the U.S., for example, we always use a period after Dr., but it seems that the British do not. I can't say for sure, but I think most people in the U.S. would write "pcs."

4 hrs

-> Yes, I've noticed that too, though some American style guides seem to confirm; Asker failed to state if she wanted GB or US usage?

agree

Roman Bardachev

6 hrs

-> Thanks, Roman!

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