Can I use aka in formal writing? If you’re using it “literally” (i.e. – to specify an alternative name used naturally by [at least some] other people for the thing you’re talking about) then
it should be fine in most formal contexts
.
How do you write an AKA in a formal letter?
- Do not write AKA with 1 or 2 capital letters, such as “aKA,” or “AkA.”
- For titles and headings, write AKA in all capital letters, such as “AKA.”
Is AKA proper grammar?
In fact,
aka is widely preferred over a.k.a
and even the Merriam-Webster and Oxford English dictionaries list it as aka within their example sources. It also doesn’t resemble any other common English word so it works well as a standalone when used as aka.
Is it informal to use aka?
It’s an acronym and it stands for ‘also known as’ so
to be formal
, I’d say it in full.
Where can I use aka?
aka is an abbreviation for ‘also known as’. aka is used especially
when referring to someone’s nickname or stage name
.
How do you write Aka in a sentence?
also known as:
According to police records he is Joe Smith a.k.a. “Baby Face Smith” and Joseph Smathers.
Is AKA the same as IE?
Using i.e., or in other words, is like placing a big equal sign toward the end of a sentence, or like using the term “a.k.a.,” for “as known as.”
The abbreviation i.e. is used to clarify promptly and nothing more.
How do professionals say aka?
A.k.a. should be pronounced “
ay-kay-ay
,” never “ah-kah.” In other words, you should spell out the individual letters when speaking them aloud.
What can I say instead of AKA?
| also known as alias | a/k/a also called | otherwise known as code-named | known also as otherwise called | otherwise designated |
|---|
Do I put a comma after Aka?
The whole point of a.k.a. is whatever the also known as is, which makes it an essential phrase. Meanwhile the entire also known as Joe Blow is a nonessential phrase so
it should be set off with commas
. Whichever format you choose to use, be consistent.
What does aka mean in text?
also known as
. More from Merriam-Webster on aka.
How do you use aka in legal documents?
prep. abbreviation for “also known as”
when someone uses different initials, a nickname, a maiden or married name
. Example: Harold G. Snodgrass, a.k.a. Harry Snodgrass, a.k.a. H. G.
Do you put aka in parentheses?
The parentheses mark the – er – contents – as a definite parenthesis; appositives are a well-known subset, and so
the ‘aka’ is unnecessary
.
How do you use also known as?
5)
He is also known as an amateur painter
. 6) The post is sometimes also known as administrative assistant. 7) This process is also known as operationally defining variables. 8) This is also known as the holistic approach.
Is IE formal?
Among the Latin abbreviations, e.g. and i.e. can be considered to belong the most commonly misused. While
both terms are deemed to be formal
, using them in informal, business, or technical writing is acceptable.
What does IG mean in writing?
I.e. and e.g. are both Latin abbreviations. E.g. stands for exempli gratia and means “for example.” I.e. is the abbreviation for id est and means “
in other words
.” Remember that E is for example (e.g.) and that I and E are the first letters of in essence, an alternative English translation of i.e.
How do you write eg correctly?
e.g. is an abbreviation used to introduce examples in a sentence.
Lowercase letters should be used when including e.g. in a sentence with a period after each letter and a comma following the abbreviation
.
When was aka first used?
also a k a, aka, initialism (acronym) for also known as; attested in legal documents by
1935
.
What is aka in English?
abbreviation. Britannica Dictionary definition of AKA.
also known as
— used to indicate another name that a person or thing has or uses.
What is the full form of XOXO?
XOX, or XOXO, means
hugs and kisses
, with the x representing kisses and the o representing hugs. It’s usually used as a lighthearted way of expressing affection, sincerity, or deep friendship. Related words: cross mark emoji. xxxx.
Can you put Aka in a contract?
If you signed the contract with your legal name and added aka.. I do not see any problem. In any event,
so long as you perform on your contract you are ok
. Sorry, I signed the contract with aka name, not with my legal name at all.
How do you write someone’s name in a sentence?
The rule is –
either have the commas both before and after a name, or don’t add it at all
. This is because the sentence is talking about a particular person John. The addition of commas gives extra emphasis to the name. My friend John, who is a better painter than me, can do the walls for your home.
Do you need a comma before AKA?
The whole point of a.k.a. is whatever the also known as is, which makes it an essential phrase. Meanwhile the entire also known as Joe Blow is a nonessential phrase so
it should be set off with commas
. Whichever format you choose to use, be consistent.
What is another way to say aka?
| alias or | aka AKA | identified as known as | so-called a/k/a | otherwise identified by |
|---|
How do you use aka in legal documents?
prep. abbreviation for “also known as”
when someone uses different initials, a nickname, a maiden or married name
. Example: Harold G. Snodgrass, a.k.a. Harry Snodgrass, a.k.a. H. G.
What does aka mean in text?
also known as
. More from Merriam-Webster on aka.
