What are short forms of words called?
An acronym is an abbreviation that forms a word. An initialism is an abbreviation that uses the first letter of each word in the phrase (thus, some but not all initialisms are acronyms).
How do you abbreviate words?
3 Tips for Using Correct Abbreviations
- Shorten a Long Word by Writing Down the Beginning of that Word. You can abbreviate a long word by writing the first part of the word.
- Omit the Vowels of a Word. You may also write the abbreviated form of a word by omitting its vowels.
- Write Just the First Letter and the Last Letter of a Monosyllabic Word.
What do NS mean?
Non-Smoker
What does NS stand for in gaming?
Nice Shot
What does NS stand for in school?
Score Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NA | A numeric score was not entered for the assignment. Applies only to assignments with manually entered or uploaded scores. |
| ND | Student has not downloaded or viewed the assignment. |
| NS | Student has not submitted any responses for the assignment. |
| EX | Student is excused from the assignment. |
What does NS mean in grades?
Academic Terms and Policies
| Policy, Procedure, or Term | See Also |
|---|---|
| Satisfactory Progress | Academic support |
| Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (S/NS) | Academic support |
| Transfer credit | For prospective transfer students |
| X grades | For prospective transfer students |
What is Z grade?
A Z on your transcript indicates that the Professor never reported a grade for you. This most often happens in Independent Study or Honors courses when students hand in a paper late. If you see a Z on your record, contact the professor of the course immediately.
Is a 75 AB or C?
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | Mid-Range |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | 75% to 79% | 77.5% |
| B | 70% to 74% | 72.5% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% | 67.5% |
| C | 60% to 64% | 62.5% |