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US versus UK
US versus UK
Which spelling should be used for which language?
Healthcare-related content: US
Business: UK
For further information see the list of Differences Between British And American Terms
The most important differences are summarized here:
Tricky Words
Tricky Words
bias/biased
comprise (NOT: comprise of)
co-operation (hyphenated)
dependant (noun)/dependent (adjective)
inquire/inquiry (preferred to enquire/enquiry)
focused
internet (lower case)
judgment (preferred to judgement)
liaison
no one (NOT: noone/no-one)
postgraduate
website/webpage (no hyphen and lower case)
Rule: Don't use hyphens when referring to someone with dual heritage or nationality.
Do:
Asian American
Don't:
Asian-American
Rule: Always use the words woman and man. Avoid male/female.
Do:
A 36-year-old woman
Don't:
A 36-year-old female
Defined medical terms
Defined medical terms
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