RE: acceptable use question

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lcp gr wondered out loud:

> I am editing a document and I am confused about the 
> acceptable use of the 
> term "agenc(ies)".  I have not seen this format used in the 
> past.  I've seen 
> it used for singular or plural uses such as:
> form(s)
> 
> In my case the sentence is:
> 
> blah blah blah... display the summary information for the agenc(ies).
> 
> I appreciate any responses.  Thank you.

I'd just use "agency(ies)". I don't think anyone would misunderstand.

I stumble over "agenc", though.


Kevin

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