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Abbreviations are supposed to make things easier, but when people misuse or misunderstand them it often does just the opposite. How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations? Take our quiz to find out!
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QUESTION 1 OF 10
Which abbreviation means "for example"?
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What does the popular abbreviation "BAE" or "bae" stand for?
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What does the abbreviation OK (as in "all right") stand for?
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When you see RSVP on an invitation, what does that mean?
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If you watch TV medical dramas, you've probably heard this term when doctors are rushing around to save a patient's life. What is it?
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What does DST stand for?
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You've probably been asked at one time or another to complete a "CAPTCHA." What does it stand for?
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While enjoying which sport would you be most likely to encounter the abbreviation, HALO?
QUESTION 9 OF 10
If a doctor prescribes a medicine with the abbreviation "a.c." noted, what are you supposed to do?
QUESTION 10 OF 10
You might see this term "et al." in a study or academic paper. What does it mean?
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