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Term: Period at End

Description:

A period at the end is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviation. It consists of a small dot placed at the bottom right of the sentence or abbreviation.

Senses and Usages:

1. As a Punctuation Mark:
   • Noun: The period at the end is used to mark the end of a declarative or an imperative sentence. For example, "I love to read." or "Please close the door."
   • Noun: It is also used to end an abbreviation. For example, "Dr." for Doctor or "etc." for et cetera.

Examples:

1. Declarative Sentence: I enjoy taking long walks with my dog.
2. Imperative Sentence: Please bring me a glass of water.
3. Abbreviation: She earned her Ph.D. in psychology from a prestigious university.

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