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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv



 
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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #1 (permalink) Wed Sep 19, 2007 17:02 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

Hi

I have seen all versions. Could you please tell me about the most authentic?
(Perhaps I discussed it once before!?)

Quote:
TV or
T.V or
tv

Many thanks

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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 19, 2007 17:21 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

TV, Tom :lol:
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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #3 (permalink) Sun Sep 30, 2007 16:42 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

Thanks, Pamela

I think we need Alan--because I have often seen him write "tv". Let's share his valuable opinion.

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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #4 (permalink) Sun Sep 30, 2007 19:28 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

An abbreviation is never 'authentic', Tom.

Incidentally, the one I like best is 'telly'. And I'll save our American friends the task of saying that they never use that word.
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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #5 (permalink) Sun Sep 30, 2007 19:35 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

Abberviations are usually spelt with capital letters - sinse TV is the choice.
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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #6 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:04 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

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The Oxford Dictionary capitalizes both letters, Tom, and so does Webster's.
So, I think if you stick with capitalization, you can't go wrong. ;)

Personally, I think the second worst thing you could do would be to use two periods/full stops in this abbreviation (" T.V. "). And the very worst thing you could do would be to use only one period/full stop (" T.V "). :shock:
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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #7 (permalink) Mon Oct 01, 2007 17:09 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

Many many thanks to all of you--Amy, Conchita and others.
I am very grateful.

@Alan

Could I please reuqest you to share your opinion on this one too? In fact, I started writing "tv" after I read your posts here:

new word: ideation

and here:

What is the rule in this case?

Do you always prefer this version or use it casually?

Thanks

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What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv #8 (permalink) Fri Nov 14, 2008 18:10 pm   What is the correct version: TV or T.V or tv
 

Hi Alan

Just stumbled on this.

Could you please give your input?

Thanks,

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