In this session, we are going to have a brief look at the common abbreviations we use to refer to a map location.
If you want to find your way around, you better know location abbreviations such as:
Ave. | Avenue |
Blvd. | Boulevard |
Cyn. | Canyon |
Dr. | Drive |
Ln. | Lane |
Rd. | Road |
St. | Street |
E | east |
N | north |
NE | northeast |
NW | northwest |
S | south |
SE | southeast |
SW | southwest |
W | west |
As we continue to evolve we’ll have more directions and therefore new abbreviations. Till then stick to these as they will help you write quicker and faster.
If you are into academics you can learn about different abbreviations for college degrees to write degrees in shorter form.
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