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  2. List of acronyms: R - Wikipedia

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    initialism = an abbreviation pronounced wholly or partly using the names of its constituent letters, e.g., CD = compact disc, pronounced cee dee; pseudo-blend = an abbreviation whose extra or omitted letters mean that it cannot stand as a true acronym, initialism, or portmanteau (a word formed by combining two or more words).

  3. R - Wikipedia

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    R, or r, is the eighteenth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ar (pronounced / ˈ ɑːr / ), plural ars , [ 1 ] or in Ireland or ( / ˈ ɔːr / ).

  4. Open letter - Wikipedia

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    An open letter is a letter that is intended to be read by a wide audience, or a letter intended for an individual, but that is nonetheless widely distributed intentionally. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Open letters usually take the form of a letter addressed to an individual but are provided to the public through newspapers and other media, such as a letter to ...

  5. List of proofreader's marks - Wikipedia

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    s/r: substitute/replace: Make the substitution tr: transpose: Transpose the two words selected vf: verb form (Mostly used when translating) The version of the verb is used incorrectly e: ending: The ending of the word is incorrect / needs to be changed c: capitalization: Certain word needs to be capitalized

  6. List of open letters by academics - Wikipedia

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    The letter highlights both the positive and negative effects of artificial intelligence. [65] According to Bloomberg Business, Professor Max Tegmark of MIT circulated the letter in order to find common ground between signatories who consider super intelligent AI a significant existential risk, and signatories such as Professor Oren Etzioni, who believe the AI field was being "impugned" by a ...

  7. Letter (message) - Wikipedia

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    Letter writing leads to the mastery of the technique of good writing. Letter writing can provide an extension of the face-to-face therapeutic encounter. [clarification needed] [13] Since at least a small fee is required, sending a large number of irrelevant letters becomes more expensive (and therefore less likely) than e-mail (spam).

  8. Counter (typography) - Wikipedia

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    Storey refers to the number of open or closed stacked counters, especially in the context of the letters a and g and their typographic variants.. The lowercase 'g' has two typographic variants: the single-storey form (with a hook tail) has one closed counter and one open counter (and hence one aperture); the double-storey form (with a loop tail) has two closed counters.

  9. Cover letter - Wikipedia

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    Cover letters are used in connection with many business documents such as loan applications (mortgage loan), contract drafts and proposals, and executed documents. While the resume outlines the professional journey, a cover letter allows the applicant convey their personality, passion, and potential contributions to the prospective employer.