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Terms, Symbols, andAbbreviations marks the beginning of an example in the main dictionaryand serves as a separator in the indexes.[ ] enclose parts of a definition that aid in its understandingbut are not represented in the entry head.abb. abbreviation, referring to both acronyms and initialisms.acronym a kind of abbreviation where the initial lettersor syllables of the words of a phrase are combinedinto a pronounceable word, such as GIGO = garbagein, garbage out.AND indicates that additional variants follow.black people of African descent and other dark-skinnedpeople.cliché an overly familiar and trite phrase.comp. abb. computer abbreviation, the initialisms andacronyms used in computer communications, such asemail and instant messaging.exclam. an exclamation.Go to indicates that the information you want is at theentry listed after Go to. Leave this entry and go to theone indicated.Copyright © 2007 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Click here for terms of use.ix