ISF

Created by Unknown User (krk5), last modified by Unknown User (jtd8) on May 07, 2019

N. abbreviation for the Integrated Science Facility (new word)Source: Dictionary of Geneseo English, Fall 2006, Winkelman.This term is now obsolete, with the approved abbreviation ISC being used exclusively.As of 2012, 40% of students surveyed know this word. 40% believe it is of local origins.(Endress, G-M, 2012)As of 2019, 0% of students surveyed knew this word they did however recognize ISC. (See ISC for further details). (Dilcher, G-M, 2019)

Comments:

While the term may be "replaced", 2006’s labeling it obsolete was a bit premature, as even 6 years later, some still recognize it.

Posted by spe1 at Nov 30, 2012 09:56

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