Abbreviation for "for example": All short forms at a glance

Are you looking for the correct abbreviation for the word "For example"? We show you the most common short forms.

For example - an overview of the abbreviations

This four-syllable adverb deserves an abbreviation with 14 letters.

• example - use: common.
• e.g. - Use: common.
• bsplw. - Use: rare.
• bsw. - Use: very rare.
• bw. - Use: very rare.

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