See Nationalities and races also Hyphenation, dual heritage.
Acronym for random access memory, the “working memory” of a
computer into which programs can be introduced and then
executed. Also, see Computer terminology. Use figures and
hyphens: the ratio was 2-to-1, a ratio of 2-to-1, a 2-1 ratio.
The word to should be omitted when the numbers precede the word
ratio. The rules in prefixes apply. A hyphen is used if a prefix
ends in a vowel and the word that follows begins with the same
vowel. For many other words, the intended meaning is the
governing factor: recover (regain) but re-cover (cover again);
reform (improve), but re-form (form again); resign (quit), but
re-sign (sign again). See Capitalization, directions and
regions. The first reference to a clergyman or clergywoman
normally should include a capitalized title before the
individual’s name. In many cases, the Rev. is the designation
that applies before a name on first reference. Use the Rev. Dr.
only if the individual has an earned doctoral degree (