is

is — abbreviation

1. a short written form of the word 'island' or 'isle', used in addresses, on maps,

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釋義

a short written form of the word 'island' or 'isle', used in addresses, on maps, or as part of place names to save space

例句

The map legend showed 'IS' for island and 'MT' for mountain in bold type.

maps/labels: IS stands for island

Send it to PO Box 209, Victoria, Vancouver IS, Canada.

IS in a postal address with place name

同義詞
  • I.

    an older or more compact abbreviation for island, used mainly on very small maps or in academic notes

  • Isl.

    another abbreviation for island, sometimes seen in addresses and travel documents

文法句型

IS + place name (e.g. Easter IS, Cook IS)

用法筆記

IS is written in capital letters and usually followed by a place name. It is most common on maps, in postal addresses, and in geographical lists. In full sentences and formal writing, the complete word 'island' or 'isle' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌They went to a small IS in the Caribbean.
✅They went to a small island in the Caribbean.
💡Use the full word 'island' in ordinary sentences; IS is only for addresses, maps, and labels.
❌Vancouver IS, Canada
✅Vancouver Island, Canada
💡In most formal writing, the full word 'Island' is used rather than the abbreviation IS.

2. a short written form of 'information system' — a computer system that a company,

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釋義

a short written form of 'information system' — a computer system that a company, school, or other organisation uses to store, organise, and manage its data

例句

The hospital's IS stores all patient records and medication schedules for the staff to access.

IS manages data in an organisation

Kwame works in the IS department, making sure the company's internal software runs without problems.

noun modifier: IS department

同義詞
  • computer system

    a broader, non-technical term for any system that runs on computers

  • IT system

    very close in meaning; IT (information technology) focuses on the hardware and software, while IS emphasises the data and how it is used

文法句型

IS + noun (e.g. IS department, IS manager)

用法筆記

IS is written in capital letters and is used mainly in business, technology, and academic writing. In job titles and department names, the full form 'information system' or 'information systems' is more common in formal contexts such as official documents and résumés.

常見錯誤

❌I am studying IS at university.
✅I am studying Information Systems at university.
💡Use the full form 'Information Systems' for academic programmes and degree names.
❌The IS password was stolen.
✅The information system password was stolen.
💡In security contexts, the full form avoids confusion with other IS abbreviations.