b/c

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b/c
Stands forBecause
CategoriesWriting & Everyday

b/c stands for Because, an everyday abbreviation.

Informal shorthand for "because," common in handwritten notes, study guides, outlines, texting and quick emails.

Example: Meeting moved to Friday b/c half the team is at the conference.

Usage notes

Texting also uses bc, cuz and cos for the same word. The slash form is especially common in lecture notes, where speed matters more than polish. Formal writing requires the full word, and some readers may not recognize the shorthand at all.

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