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In regard to spelling and grammar

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has a standard for abbreviations and Acronyms. ASME Y14.38.  :D  
 
We probably have a nice amount of foreign members for whom abbreviations just add another level of interpretation. 
 
Effect and affect are frequently used incorrectly.  A minor mistake as grammar mistakes go but it still irks me.
 
OldGob said:
Effect and affect are frequently used incorrectly. A minor mistake as grammar mistakes go but it still irks me.
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Affect is a verb and means to influence something. Effect is a noun and means the result.

Folks that actually passed their English classes could possibly know the difference but I suspect it's just general laziness.

It's a bit like the whole your vs. you're idea ....... just different .......
 
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stogie fan said:
Affect is a verb and means to influence something. Effect is a noun and means the result.

Folks that actually passed their English classes could possibly know the difference but I suspect it's just general laziness.

It's a bit like the whole your vs. you're idea ....... just different .......
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Effect can occasionally be a verb, meaning to bring about, but it is rarely used that way. 👍
 
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