Wednesday, November 27, 2013

grammatical number - Plural form of the acronym LASER



I'm writing a technical report and must use the plural form of LASER. Seeing as it is an acronym, how does one add the 's'?



Answer



The acronym LASER describes a process, not equipment. Modern usage is lasing for the process, and laser has become an ordinary noun. So for multiple devices operating on the LASER principle: "lasers" or "LASERs". Preferably the first, without all caps.


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