Abbreviations

An abbreviation (from Latin brevis, meaning short) is a shortened form of a word or phrase, by any method. It may consist of a group of letters, or words taken from the full version of the word or phrase; for example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the abbreviation abbr., abbrv., or abbrev.; NPO, for nil (or nothing) per (by) os (mouth) is an abbreviated medical instruction. It may also consist of initials only, a mixture of initials and words, or words or letters representing words in another language (for example, e.g., i.e. or RSVP). Some types of …

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IEA: International Energy Agency · 7 November 2024

Energy Efficiency 2024 is the IEA’s primary annual analysis on global energy efficiency developments, showing recent trends in energy intensity and demand, prices and policies. The report provides sector-specific analysis …


WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English

vii, 16 p.

Acknowledgements v Declarations of Interest vi Abbreviations vii Introduction 1 Development of the list maternal and newborn health commodities vii Abbreviations ASB Asymptomatic bacteriuria AZT Zidovudine


WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English

vi, 17 p.

arising from its use.iii Contents Abbreviations and acronyms .............................. .................................. 12iv Abbreviations and acronyms ACF active case finding


WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English

ix, 151 p.

Foreword v Acknowledgements vii Acronyms and abbreviations ix Background 1 Strategic entry points for Qatar Foundation, Sightsavers.ix Acronyms and abbreviations CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with


World Bank Group · 7 November 2024

The objective of this study is to enhance understanding and build capacity in Lagos State to improve SWM and reduce marine plastic pollution by promoting sustainable plastic management practices based …


World Bank Group · 7 November 2024

A manifestation of climate change, temperature increases in Bangladesh are increasing at an alarming rate, with frequent bouts of extreme heat events. In 43 years, between 1980 and 2023, maximum …


WHO: World Health Organization · 7 November 2024 English

vii, 43 p.

workers be protected? Acknowledgements Page v Abbreviations Page v Executive summary Page vi What are


World Bank Group · 6 November 2024

Women, Business and the Law 2024 is the 10th annual study measuring the enabling conditions affecting women's economic opportunities in 190 economies. This edition introduces two new indicators-Safety and Childcare …


World Bank Group · 6 November 2024

Years of conflict have deepened the Yemeni economy’s longstanding reliance on cash. The country’s underdeveloped formal banking and financial infrastructure hinders credit intermediation, and most economic activity is conducted on …


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