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can I shorten words that are commonly shortened

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:28 pm
by judebarton
Can we use carbs or carb instead of carbohydrates - as in counting carbs or low-carb diet?

Re: can I shorten words that are commonly shortened

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:45 am
by Evelyn
Yep, depending on the tone of your article. I'd say you should avoid slang and jargon, though--especially if you're writing for a general audience.