Jun 28, 2005 14:20
19 yrs ago
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ABC symbol/symbol ABC
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Xxxx Inc. is a public corporation whose shares are listed in the Toronto Stock Exchange "under the ABC symbol/under the symbol ABC".
I have two versions of the same text. Which one is best? "ABC symbol" or "symbol ABC"? I tend to think the first one is right and the other one is probably brought from French since the text was first written in French.
Thanks in advance!
I have two versions of the same text. Which one is best? "ABC symbol" or "symbol ABC"? I tend to think the first one is right and the other one is probably brought from French since the text was first written in French.
Thanks in advance!
Responses
| 4 +2 | it depends |
Armorel Young
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| 5 +3 | symbol ABC |
bigedsenior
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| 5 +3 | either |
JaneTranslates
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| 4 +1 | under the abc symbol |
Balasubramaniam L.
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+2
1 hr
Selected
it depends
It makes a difference whether what you quote as ABC is the exact symbol being referred to, or just a description of it.
For example, if I create a symbol in the form of a little picture of a house, I can say "write your address next to the house symbol", but it would be wrong to talk about "the symbol house".
But if H is the actual symbol I have created, then it would be best to say "Write your address next to the H symbol".
For example, if I create a symbol in the form of a little picture of a house, I can say "write your address next to the house symbol", but it would be wrong to talk about "the symbol house".
But if H is the actual symbol I have created, then it would be best to say "Write your address next to the H symbol".
Peer comment(s):
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JaneTranslates
: Great explanation, Armorel. I take the asker's "ABC" to be a client-protecting replacement for the actual symbol, in which case the second option is better.
46 mins
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| agree |
Will Matter
6 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Your explanation is great! I'll print it and keep it handy. Sorry Jane I can't give the points to you too, since you were the first to answer, but I really think Armorel's explanation is very good. "
+1
21 mins
Balasubramaniam L.
India
India
India
Fast, accurate, elegant translation
Native in: Hindi 
Works in: English to Hindi, Hindi
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under the abc symbol
It is the shorter of the two and go well with the rest of the sentence.
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Note added at 22 mins (2005-06-28 14:43:04 GMT)
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It is the shorter of the two and GOES well with the rest of the sentence.
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Note added at 22 mins (2005-06-28 14:43:04 GMT)
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It is the shorter of the two and GOES well with the rest of the sentence.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Andrey Belousov (X)
6 mins
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Thanks.
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JaneTranslates
: Shorter?? How so? // Sweet dreams. ;-)
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Oh my God! you are right! I think I should go and get some sleep!
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2 hrs
symbol ABC
Let's take a practical example, NBC (national Broadcasting Corp).
The well-known symbol/logo for NBC is a peacock. The stock symbol for NBC is also NBC, listed under the symbol NBC. So if it is "NBC symbol", it is ambiguous as either the possesive of symbol or the modifier of it. If it is "symbol NBC" there is no doubt.
I vote for symbol ABC.
The shares <<<listed under the symbol ‘ELCS’>>> (the ‘S’ denoting Regulation S shares) will trade on the AIM Exchange but will not commingle with the Company’s ...
www.uk.elcom.com/news_story.asp?id=313 - 22k - Cached - Similar pages
Marshall Edwards Inc. - PhenoxodiolThe common stock will be listed <<<under the symbol “MSHL>>>” and the warrants will be listed under the symbol “MSHLW.” Up to 1500000 common stock units are ...
www.marshalledwardsinc.com/index04. cfm?section=04&status=1&id=147
The well-known symbol/logo for NBC is a peacock. The stock symbol for NBC is also NBC, listed under the symbol NBC. So if it is "NBC symbol", it is ambiguous as either the possesive of symbol or the modifier of it. If it is "symbol NBC" there is no doubt.
I vote for symbol ABC.
The shares <<<listed under the symbol ‘ELCS’>>> (the ‘S’ denoting Regulation S shares) will trade on the AIM Exchange but will not commingle with the Company’s ...
www.uk.elcom.com/news_story.asp?id=313 - 22k - Cached - Similar pages
Marshall Edwards Inc. - PhenoxodiolThe common stock will be listed <<<under the symbol “MSHL>>>” and the warrants will be listed under the symbol “MSHLW.” Up to 1500000 common stock units are ...
www.marshalledwardsinc.com/index04. cfm?section=04&status=1&id=147
Peer comment(s):
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jrb
57 mins
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thanks, Jessica
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Can Altinbay
: This is the stock listings. I don't know why "it would depend". this form is the one I always see.
1 hr
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thanks, Can. I don't think I've ever seen it the other way.
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Will Matter
4 hrs
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thanks, will
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3 mins
JaneTranslates
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico
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12
either
I rather prefer the second version--but either one is fine.
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Note added at 3 hrs 15 mins (2005-06-28 17:36:53 GMT)
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After reading BAmary´s asker note, my preference for the second option is even greater, for the reasons Armorel and bigedsenior explain so well.
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Note added at 3 hrs 15 mins (2005-06-28 17:36:53 GMT)
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After reading BAmary´s asker note, my preference for the second option is even greater, for the reasons Armorel and bigedsenior explain so well.
Peer comment(s):
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David Copeland
: The second definitely sounds better to me also.
7 mins
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Thank you, David. Yes, it would be my choice, but I can't say the other is actually wrong. Cheers!
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Rutie Eckdish
8 mins
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Thank you, Sogifted
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Will Matter
: Second is standard.
7 hrs
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Thank you, willmatter. I'm convinced!
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