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==Standard suffix abbreviations== | == {{@|Standard suffix abbreviations}} == | ||
Waze convention is to use suffix abbreviations in street names. ("Main Rd" instead of "Main Road"). | Waze convention is to use suffix abbreviations in street names. ("Main Rd" instead of "Main Road"). | ||
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#* East 207 St. should be written as <code>E 207th St</code> in Waze. | #* East 207 St. should be written as <code>E 207th St</code> in Waze. | ||
== Recommended abbreviations == | == {{@|Recommended abbreviations}} == | ||
The abbreviations and acronyms in [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19NK4-yAlV6gUhlZdjUGHtnfNgZRdAThT_ZUlhd-Dg5Y/pubhtml?gid=1582266922&single=true this following table] have been tested and are recommended to be used wherever applicable in Waze. The only exceptions to their usage should be when the BGS uses a different abbreviation, '''and''' the abbreviation used on the BGS is supported by the TTS engine. | The abbreviations and acronyms in [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19NK4-yAlV6gUhlZdjUGHtnfNgZRdAThT_ZUlhd-Dg5Y/pubhtml?gid=1582266922&single=true this following table] have been tested and are recommended to be used wherever applicable in Waze. The only exceptions to their usage should be when the BGS uses a different abbreviation, '''and''' the abbreviation used on the BGS is supported by the TTS engine. | ||
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== More information == | == {{@|More information}} == | ||
=== Other localities === | === {{@|Other localities}} === | ||
Other countries may have differing guidance; refer to the main [[Abbreviations and acronyms#Further reading|Abbreviations & acronyms]] article to see a list the country-specific pages for any local guidance. | Other countries may have differing guidance; refer to the main [[Abbreviations and acronyms#Further reading|Abbreviations & acronyms]] article to see a list the country-specific pages for any local guidance. | ||
=== Discussion === | === {{@|Discussion}} === | ||
{{Mbox| style = background: #cadceb;|type=forum|text=Use the following forum thread for discussions and requests related to TTS and abbreviations or acronyms. | {{Mbox| style = background: #cadceb;|type=forum|text=Use the following forum thread for discussions and requests related to TTS and abbreviations or acronyms. | ||
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Forum Thread: '''[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15178 Test of Text-to-Speech (TTS) Abbreviations in Waze Clients]'''}} | Forum Thread: '''[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15178 Test of Text-to-Speech (TTS) Abbreviations in Waze Clients]'''}} | ||
=== Pronunciation fixes === | === {{@|Pronunciation fixes}} === | ||
Some names and words are not pronounced properly by the TTS engine, in these cases we can work to fix them. These should be reported via the [[#Discussion|forum linked above]]. Once they are reported the TTS team will review them, and work on finding a proper solution. All the names which have been reported to have their pronunciation fixed will be added to a working spreadsheet for tracking. | Some names and words are not pronounced properly by the TTS engine, in these cases we can work to fix them. These should be reported via the [[#Discussion|forum linked above]]. Once they are reported the TTS team will review them, and work on finding a proper solution. All the names which have been reported to have their pronunciation fixed will be added to a working spreadsheet for tracking. | ||
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|the [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gk9xz02XY3_xLBnSvEpT7bHPxRMvLlnKXVlh3ojnnDE/pubhtml?gid{{=}}1789790391&single{{=}}true list of all the requested pronunciation fixes], and their current status.}} | |the [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gk9xz02XY3_xLBnSvEpT7bHPxRMvLlnKXVlh3ojnnDE/pubhtml?gid{{=}}1789790391&single{{=}}true list of all the requested pronunciation fixes], and their current status.}} | ||
=== Glossary === | === {{@|Glossary}} === | ||
Refer to the [[Glossary]] page for definitions of many terms used in Waze. | Refer to the [[Glossary]] page for definitions of many terms used in Waze. | ||
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Standard suffix abbreviations 
Waze convention is to use suffix abbreviations in street names. ("Main Rd" instead of "Main Road").
Notes:
- Abbreviate only suffixes (except as indicated below).
- "The Avenue", "The Green", etc. should not be abbreviated.
- "Circuit Avenue Road" is abbreviated "Circuit Avenue Rd", not "Cct Ave Rd".
- A road named "Service Road" should not be abbreviated, while "Pipeline Service Road" should be (as "Pipeline Service Rd").
- Prefixes should be abbreviated only when they appear abbreviated on signage.
- If the signage says "Ave A", then it should be "Ave A" in Waze.
- If the signage says "Avenue A", then it should say "Avenue A" in Waze.
- Suffix abbreviations do not contain any punctuation, such as "
." (Full-stops) or "-" (Hyphens). - In the event that the original suffix is a plural (ends in s) and only its singular form is present as an abbreviation, simply adding an "s" to the end of the abbreviation may or may not work as expected unless specified below.
- When the letters N, S, E, or W should NOT be pronounced as compass cardinal directions, the letter should be followed with a
.(period).- George W. Bush Blvd
- West W. Lee Ave
- Numbered street names which appear on signs as digits should be followed with an ordinal.
- 8 Ave. should be written as
8th Avein Waze. - East 207 St. should be written as
E 207th Stin Waze.
- 8 Ave. should be written as
Recommended abbreviations
The abbreviations and acronyms in this following table have been tested and are recommended to be used wherever applicable in Waze. The only exceptions to their usage should be when the BGS uses a different abbreviation, and the abbreviation used on the BGS is supported by the TTS engine.
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This list is not yet complete, there are other recommended abbreviations from the main Abbreviations and acronyms page which do work, but have not yet been added to this list. They will be added soon. |
NOTE: Pay special attention to any punctuation in the abbreviation column. These abbreviations are case sensitive, and require any punctuation shown to be used in order for them to work.
More information
Other localities
Other countries may have differing guidance; refer to the main Abbreviations & acronyms article to see a list the country-specific pages for any local guidance.
Discussion
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Use the following forum thread for discussions and requests related to TTS and abbreviations or acronyms.
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Pronunciation fixes
Some names and words are not pronounced properly by the TTS engine, in these cases we can work to fix them. These should be reported via the forum linked above. Once they are reported the TTS team will review them, and work on finding a proper solution. All the names which have been reported to have their pronunciation fixed will be added to a working spreadsheet for tracking.
Glossary
Refer to the Glossary page for definitions of many terms used in Waze.