Why do we use full stops after abbreviations?

Abbreviations. A full stop is used after some abbreviations. If the abbreviation ends a declaratory sentence there is no additional period immediately following the full stop that ends the abbreviation (e.g. “My name is Gabriel Gama, Jr.”).

How do you shorten the word abbreviation?

verb (used with object), ab·bre·vi·at·ed, ab·bre·vi·at·ing. to shorten (a word or phrase) by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc., so that the shortened form can represent the whole word or phrase, as ft.

Is it OK to abbreviate months on a resume?

As a rule, you should not be abbreviating months on a resume. If you choose to only put years on your resume, be consistent. Do not try to hide gaps. List months and years for every job and position.

Do you put periods after abbreviations?

In American English, we always put a period after an abbreviation; it doesn’t matter whether the abbreviation is the first two letters of the word (as in Dr. for Drive) or the first and last letter (as in Dr. for Mister) do not get a period.

What does SMI mean in text?

SMI

Acronym	Definition
SMI	Severely Mentally Impaired
SMI	Secret of Monkey Island
SMI	Siemens Microelectronics, Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
SMI	Science Math Initiative (California)

Can you put abbreviations in a resume?

You should abbreviate state names, but other abbreviations (like month or industry-specific terms) should be used sparingly. Make sure your style is consistent and abbreviate the same items throughout the document. If you’re not sure if an abbreviation will be known, err on the safe side and spell it out.

Can you abbreviate present on resume?

Yes. When writing your dates of employment or education, you can use abbreviations. You can write the timeline numerically (26/02/2020) or by abbreviating the month (26th Feb 2020). However, make sure it is consistent throughout your resume.