How Long to Read Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition?

It takes the average reader 36 hours and 29 minutes to read Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition by Dean A. Stahl

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Abbreviations, nicknames, jargon, and other short forms save time, space, and effort - provided they are understood. Thousands of new and potentially confusing terms become part of the international vocabulary each year, while our communications are relayed to one another with increasing speed. PDAs link to PCs. The Net has grown into data central, shopping mall, and grocery store all rolled into one. E-mail is faster than snail mail, cell phones are faster yet - and it is all done 24/7. Longtime and widespread use of certain abbreviations, such as R.S.V.P., has made them better understood standing alone than spelled out. Certainly we are more comfortable saying DNA than deoxyribonucleic acid - but how many people today really remember what the initials stand for? The Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition gives you this and other information from Airlines of the World to the Zodiacal Signs. Still a standard reference after more than 40 years, Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition continues the tradition of accuracy and comprehensiveness that has made it a classic. It remains the international sourcebook for locating elusive or general information on a vast array of topics. Updated and expanded, the Tenth Edition contains abbreviations, acronyms, appellations, contractions, numbered abbreviations and other short forms from computing, high technology, science, and a broad range of other fields, pastimes, groups, and of course, government and the military. Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition, is also the ready reference for useful information on such diverse topics as computer jargon, earthquake data, English grammar and usage, international conversions, medical terminology, wedding anniversaries, Zip coding, and more. It is a current, easily accessible resource for locating some of the most elusive and confusing elements of our language. When you have the Abbreviations Dictionary on your shelf, you will not need any other reference for short forms or abbreviations. See what's new in the Tenth Edition: 15, 000 new references Two completely new sections Expanded and updated sections such as BafflegabDivulged, Eponyms, Nicknames and Geographical Names, and Symbols-including Emoticons

How long is Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition?

Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition by Dean A. Stahl is 2,172 pages long, and a total of 547,344 words.

This makes it 733% the length of the average book. It also has 669% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 49 hours and 50 minutes to read Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition?

Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Abbreviations Dictionary, Tenth Edition?

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