The tenth edition of the 'Abbreviations Dictionary' provides an accurate and comprehensive reference book for an array of topics. This text can be used as an international sourcebook for locating general information and elusive information on the confusing elements of language. Updated and expanded, the tenth edition contains abbreviations, acronyms, appellations, contractions, numbered abbreviations, and other short forms; from computing, high technology, and science, to a broad range of other fields, pastimes, groups, government and the military.