Abbreviations and Acronyms. Abbreviations and acronyms like “USA” or “ICE” should be avoided in the source text because they may be read in a way that does not coincide with their spelling. Additionally, there may be multiple accurate readings for a single abbreviation. For example, the acronym “ICE” could be pronounced “I-C-E” or as a single word.
Afkortings en akronieme. Afkortings en akronieme soos "VSA" of "ICE" moet in die bronteks vermy word, want dit kan gelees word op 'n manier wat nie ooreenstem met die spelling daarvan nie. Daarbenewens kan daar verskeie akkurate lesings vir 'n enkele afkorting wees. Byvoorbeeld, die akroniem "ICE" kan as "I-C-E" of as 'n enkele woord uitgespreek word.