rbk Posted April 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM What dictionary does RONR use as its authority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 27, 2022 at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 at 11:43 AM On 4/27/2022 at 5:24 AM, rbk said: What dictionary does RONR use as its authority? RONR does not specify the use of a particular dictionary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted April 27, 2022 at 05:40 PM Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 at 05:40 PM What authority is used by RONR's authors to decide how to spell a word when there are several acceptable spellings? — e.g., canceled vs cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmuel Gerber Posted April 27, 2022 at 08:06 PM Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 at 08:06 PM On 4/27/2022 at 1:40 PM, rbk said: What authority is used by RONR's authors to decide how to spell a word when there are several acceptable spellings? — e.g., canceled vs cancelled. We pick the spelling we like best, and then find a proper American dictionary that supports it. 🙂 "Cancelled" is generally considered the more British spelling, and I doubt you will find an American dictionary that lists it as the first or preferred alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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