Slash Mark

The slash mark (/) is used to show relationship or alternatives. Specifically, it is used in the following cases:

  • To represent the word per in units of measurement

    A/m, $/cm2
  • To separate alternatives

    and/or, ac/dc
  • To indicate interdependent relationship

    May/June timeframe
  • To punctuate some abbreviations

    I/O

 
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