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HPsquared 58 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: United Airlines 767 returns to Newark after Blueto...

The abbreviation "BoM" (bill of materials) is commonly used in engineering. It's also pronounced just how you might suspect. I wonder if it's consciously avoided in sectors like these.

starky 58 days ago [–]

I've definitely made the effort when traveling for work to always say "Bill of Materials" if I'm doing any work in an airport.

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