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SUSPENSION POINTS [2 records]

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Record 1 1989-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

Usually three spaced periods used to mark an omission of a word or group of words from a written context.

OBS

Not to be confused with "ellipsis" which is a more generic term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

Trois points également distancés remplaçant les parties manquantes dans une citation.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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