Confusing terms/acronyms?

Uncwilly · 2010-12-29, 01:27

In the world of search for Mersenne Primes we use quite a few shorthand terms and acronyms. Some of these are also used in other contexts and with completely different meanings. At least one or two I run into in my own personal/work life.

Are there any that you see/use in non-Mersenne related areas of your life? Care to share what they are and what they mean?

An example:
If you are involved in politics (or it's reporting or education), you might see and use MP to mean Member of Parliament, instead of Mersenne Prime.

2010-12-29, 01:27	#1
Uncwilly 6809 > 6502 """"""""""""""""""" Aug 2003 101×103 Posts 10011000111011₂ Posts	Confusing terms/acronyms? In the world of search for Mersenne Primes we use quite a few shorthand terms and acronyms. Some of these are also used in other contexts and with completely different meanings. At least one or two I run into in my own personal/work life. Are there any that you see/use in non-Mersenne related areas of your life? Care to share what they are and what they mean? An example: If you are involved in politics (or it's reporting or education), you might see and use MP to mean Member of Parliament, instead of Mersenne Prime.

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