3D or 3-D: a study of terminology, usage and style
The terms “3D” and “3-D” are two alternative acronyms for the term “three-dimensional”. In the published literature both variants are commonly used but what is the derivation of the two forms and what are the drivers of usage? This paper surveys the published stereoscopic literature and examines pub...
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The European Association of Science Editors (EASE)
2013
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| Online Access: | http://www.ease.org.uk/sites/default/files/3darticle.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34664 |
| Summary: | The terms “3D” and “3-D” are two alternative acronyms for the term “three-dimensional”. In the published literature both variants are commonly used but what is the derivation of the two forms and what are the drivers of usage? This paper surveys the published stereoscopic literature and examines publication-style policies to understand forces and trends. |
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