rel
rel — noun
1. short for 'released', used with version numbers or dates to show when something
short for 'released', used with version numbers or dates to show when something was first put out
The software update rel. 3.1 fixed several security bugs.
rel. + version number
Piotr checked the rel. date on the album before buying it.
The training manual's cover page showed rel. 2024 in bold type at the bottom.
Hui waited for rel. 2.0 before installing the new app.
Vikram's documentary had its rel. delayed by nearly six months after the director fell ill.
用法筆記
Always written with a full stop in British English (rel.); American English sometimes drops it. Only used in labels and short notes — write 'released' in full sentences.
常見錯誤
2. short for 'religion' or 'religious', often used on forms or in short notes where
short for 'religion' or 'religious', often used on forms or in short notes where space is limited
The hospital form asked Hamza to fill in the rel. field.
rel. on a form
Sivan wrote 'rel. studies' as her elective on the form.
The national census form included a small box labelled 'rel.' next to each person's name.
Reuben paused at the 'rel. affiliation (optional)' box on the second page of his job application.
Indra left the rel. box empty on the hospital admission form, since it was optional.
用法筆記
Common on official forms, surveys, and application documents. Never use 'rel.' in normal sentences — always write 'religion' or 'religious' in full.