Feb 2, 2011 · The solidus ( ⁄ ) is a punctuation mark used to indicate fractions including fractional currency. It may also be called a shilling mark, an in-line fraction bar, or a fraction slash. (...) The …

Oct 13, 2015 · From the first sentence of the Wikipedia entry on "Slash (punctuation) ": "The slash (/), also known as a stroke and by the technical term solidus, is a sign used as a punctuation mark and …

‘Reverse solidus’ is the Unicode name. ‘Backslash’ is a more common and colloquial term. Technically, of course, ‘reverse solidus’ is a misnomer, since the character is a reserved slash, not a reversed …

Aug 29, 2010 · I usually put a space before and after a slash, when indicating alternatives. We review a module / theme per user. Is it correct, or should I rewrite the sentence to remove those spaces? We …

What would you call the line in a fraction? It is a horizontal line that is between the numerator and the denominator. Suggestions: vinculum solidus fraction line fraction bar fraction stroke *shil...

Mar 25, 2019 · In contexts where the virgule or "oblique stroke" mark is used to express a choice between two alternatives, it's standard in AmE to just say "slash": slash ( / ) — technically known as …

Should a word after a slash at the beginning of a sentence be capitalized? E.g. Risk/Issue management Risk/issue management I would guess the first one is correct because "Issue" woul...

What is the origin of the phrase " do me a solid "? The definition I am referring to: do me a solid do something for someone as an act of kindness; do someone a favor. Example usage: Hey Bob, can …

I don't want to get into the proper use of the phrase 'and/or', but rather to investigate the use of the forward slash between other words. Examples: I have an interview with him/her this afternoon...

Jan 6, 2014 · I am wondering where did A/C abbreviation originate, and especially the slash since aircraft is one word. For instance, I can understand why there is a slash while abbreviating air …