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If in addition to being named SoAndSo it usually is called SoAndSo, it still is ok to refer to it as an item named SoAndSo (and also would be ok to refer to it as an item called SoAndSo). But if, …

Jun 27, 2015 · They can also be called chevrons, or angle brackets. While these terms can be interchangeable in a layman's context, and would not look so different when written by hand, …

Aug 23, 2014 · In the case of 9 th, the superscript shown is indeed called the 'ordinal indicator' as Matt Gutting has noted in his answer. The addition of -th/ -eth relates to numbers 4 to 20 (and …

Oct 25, 2020 · "What is the method to call it?" does make sense and "How is it called" is valid. You would get the answer "You speak its name." So, if you want to know what its name is, the …

Sep 29, 2008 · * is called an asterisk; although sometimes people will use the generic term "star." When it is used in mathematical equations, people say "times." Example 12*2=24 would be …

Dec 11, 2012 · Thank you! I had always wondered if the verb "called" was a special case (for the use of the determiner). I believe writers routinely use the determiner 'a' or 'an' after the verb …

I would suggest they come in word pairs, i.e. salutation-valediction and opening-closing. When using one of the terms in a word pair it would be proper form to also use the other (although …

Apr 5, 2014 · Sometimes it is called the tic-tac-toe sign because of the vertical and horizontal lines drawn in a game of tic-tac-toe are similar pattern to that used in #. The sharp is slightly …

Sep 20, 2011 · @Marcin: Perhaps I am. I know that there are times when "Mister" is either a portion of a style or a complete style, but in that case it is associated with some position (e.g. …