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We live in an age of abbreviations. Whatever your area of interest -- the Internet, science, government, entertainment, or just day-to-day living -- you will want to have this useful reference on hand. Misinterpreting an abbreviation in a classified ad for an apartment, a used car, or a prospective date can be disappointing, if not embarrassing. Discussion of sophisticated digital devices, global communications, and rapid Internet exchanges are increasingly dependent on abbreviations. ... Read more

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The International Dictionary of Accounting Acronyms is a must for busy professionals and students involved in accounting or finance. This comprehensive reference book defines close to 2,000 acronyms. Examples and graphic illustrations are used throughout to clarify definitions. The Dictionary contains an appendix of sources of further information and is fully cross-referenced. ... Read more

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This reference work is based upon over six thousandentries collected from Turkish sources published from 1928 to 1998. Itaddresses the need for a dictionary of Turkish acronyms andabbreviations and is the only such reference work of its kind inTurkish. It is invaluable for university libraries, law schoollibraries, Middle East collections, and scholars of Turkish Studies atall levels. ... Read more

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A collection of terms and acronyms used in technical language in communication and information technologies. Also lists the abbreviated names of relevant organizations, symposia and workshops in fields such as automatic control and information and communication technology. Previous edition: c1997. DLC: Telecommunication--Dictionaries. ... Read more

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How about looking it up on the web?
So it has come to this. As technical fields grow and subspecialities develop, and as technology progresses and new terms are coined, who can keep track? So the author has done this for you.

Neat gathering of information. Possibly the more useful stuff is the list of workshops in the various IT fields. Because, apart from that, it might simply be easier and quicker for you to look up an acronym on the web, especially if you can add keywords related to the subject, to narrow down searching.

The book has limited utility. Maybe a library might find a need for it. But for most individuals, it is doubtful. ... Read more

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Presents and defines the "language" that has resulted from the synthesis of traditional forms of art and communication with the rapidly-evolving fields of computing and networking from A:B:C notation to z-sorting. Extended definitions of important concepts such as MIDI, FireWire and MPEG are included. Appendices cover: copyright issues; standard organizations; DOS commands; World Wide Web; CGI conventions; and further reading. ... Read more

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This dictionary is a collection of acronyms, abbreviations, symbolic names, identifiers, and initials being used throughout IT- and engineering-related activities. They are used in industries, institutes, organizations and universities, all too often without their meanings being defined. Areas covered by this dictionary include: Information Technology; Electronics; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunications; Information Networks, including the Internet and World Wide Web; Computer-Aided Applications; Administration and Accounting; Manufacturing; Logistics and Planning; Automatic Control; and other related subjects. As well as technical terms, the dictionary lists abbreviated names of organizations, conferences, symposia and workshops. With over 32,000 items listed, the Dictionary of Acronyms and Technical Abbreviations is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind. ... Read more

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Acronyms, Initialisms and Abbreviations by Mossman
There are approximately 520,000 entries pertaining to acronyms,
initialisms, abbreviations, contractions and alphabetic symbols.
The work is well-researched. Its contents would be invaluable to any librarian, editor, writer, student, thesis writer or
academician. The contents are not set forth in the dictionary-
at least in the organized format presented in the Mossman work.
Examples are:

o BLI- Butterfly Lovers International
o Arch Forum- Architectural Forum
o CaAJ- Jasper Public Library, AB, Canada
o C&L- Capital and Counties

It is worth the price charged. ... Read more

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A definitive reference from the name synonymous with distinguished lexicography

For fast, up-to-date, and reliable information on the correct spelling and usage of today's myriad abbreviations, turn to a name you can trust. The Barnhart Abbreviations Dictionary is the most complete, authoritative reference of its kind now available. More than 60,000 entries put the materials you need at your fingertips. It explains the recommended usages of current abbreviations, as well as their literal meanings, while the distinctive, two-part format (see examples below) makes it easier than ever to find the answers you're looking for. With The Barnhart Abbreviations Dictionary you can:

• look up an abbreviation to find out what it stands for...
• or look up a term to find out how to abbreviate it.
• The most up-to-date and preferred forms
• Notes on pronunciation and context
• Extensive listings of scientific, technical, and computer abbreviations

An indispensable tool for the Information Age, when quick, concise communication is vital, The Barnhart Abbreviations Dictionary is your fastest, easiest, and best source. Authoritative and up-to-date, with more than 60,000 entries, this innovative volume is a landmark of its kind. Its publication marks the first time a staff of dictionary editors has constructed a new list of abbreviations from working files of contemporary English. Materials have been gathered from general interest newspapers, books, and magazines, and a wide array of technical publications, among other sources.

Beyond the scope of its contents, however, what separates The Barnhart Abbreviations Dictionary from similar reference works is its user-friendly, two-way format. Readers may look up an abbreviation to find out what it stands for, or—equally important—may look up a term or phrase to learn how to abbreviate it, an advantage that makes this volume invaluable.

In addition to literal definitions, you'll find detailed information on the meaning and context of each abbreviation, where needed. For example, under the entry Rh, readers learn not only that Rh stands for Rhodium or Rhesus Factor, but that Rhodium is a chemical element, and that Rhesus Factor refers to antigens found in red blood cells.

Other important features include:

• The most extensive coverage of scientific, technical, and computer abbreviations
• Notes on pronunciation and variant forms, the use of abbreviations and written symbols, foreign abbreviations, and the use of abbreviations with numbers or signs
• Preferred usages based on the style books of the U.S. Government Printing Office, The New York Times, the Modern Language Association, the Oxford University Press, and other influential sources

Organized, efficient, and very easy to use, The Barnhart Abbreviations Dictionary is an essential reference for both home and office. ... Read more

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Reasonably good effort
This is my first abbreviation/acronym dictionary, so I don't have much for comparison.This one, though, does seem to have quite a bit, though nowhere near what you'd think from the reviews.Many of the 60,000 entriesare simply alternate options for a few abbreviations.As for acronyms,many are missing from current technical lingo.I like the book, but for ahardback boasting so many entries, I did expect to find many obscureabbreviations which just don't seem to be there. ... Read more