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frank cinker

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Do most people pronounce the above Code section:
Section seven hundred (dot) twelve or,
Section seven hundred (point) twelve?

This could be the most absurd question I've ever asked but I was just curious.

Frank
 
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I find it interesting. I guess "point" is more consistent with other Code books or Law books that give sections. I used to say dot but I think it should point. It took me so long not to say "dash" any longer.
 
I usually say "Article 700, Part One, Section twelve" in common conversation. People have quit looking at me weird, for the most part. :D

Just kidding. I'm a "point" guy myself.
 
Just to muddy it up a bit, the Manual of Style refers to it has a "period" and does not otherwise provide direction for citing it verbally.

Personally, I use "point."

The question is only significant if using any of the verbal designators would change the understanding of the reference.
 
jwelectric said:
What is wrong with 700 and 12?
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When voicing numerical expressions, the word "and" is reserved for addition. You should avoid using "and" when saying a number word for that reason.

For instance: "1,000,006" is properly pronounced "one million six", not "one million and six". If you say "one million and six", you're actually saying "1,000,000 + 6"

Re the OP, both "dot" and "point" are very acceptable. There is a third option, inserting a slight pause and/or inflection change during enunciation (as in "seven hundred (slight pause) twelve"). I find myself doing any of those three depending on what dribbles out of my mouth at that moment. :)

The fourth option I'm aware of is the radio/voice network pronunciation, where the word "decimal" is said aloud. As in "seven hundred decimal twelve".

Doing whatever I can to avoid real work this morning, ;)
 
Up to the 2002 version, a dash was used to separate the article number from the paragraph number. It changed to "point" in 2005. Maybe someday they will change it to "dot." :)
 
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