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what the heck does iirc stand for? also *sic*

If I recall correctly.

Sic is used whenever there is an error or typo in something to indicate that the editor is aware of the error and it's reproduced faithfully.
 
sic is latin, and like Kevin said, it's used whenever the editor knows there is a mistake with spelling/grammar.
 
sic is often said to stood for "spelling is correct" or "spelled incorrectly" or something like that. However it takes its roots from latin where it means "thus" basically showing that the following quote or phrase was written as thus and errors are not on the part of the writer or editor who is quoting it.
 
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
iirc = if i recall correctly

sic = spelling is correct
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No.

sic means "Thus; so"

It is used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been retained in its original form or written intentionally.
 
Actually, the funniest thing about the term (sic) is people who try to use it as an insult when they quote others in internet debates. They add (sic) behind every spelling and grammar error.
 
sic = I'm an anally retantive moron who thinks they can score talking points by chilishly pointing out common errors which are discerable by a child.

IIRC is a popular unix IRC network client.
 
Originally posted by: Zebo
sic = I'm an anally retantive moron who thinks they can score talking points by chilishly pointing out common errors which are discerable by a child.

IIRC is a popular unix IRC network client.
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LOL, IIRC is "If I Recall Correctly."

As for (sic), I agree. The only time I have seen it used correctly is when quoting historical documents so the reader understands that the errors are not typos, but accurately quote the text and should be read as such.
 
LOL, IIRC is "If I Recall Correctly."
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I knew that..but you guys already gave that answer.. Being the same is boring.🙂
 
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
iirc = if i recall correctly

sic = spelling is correct
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You're almost right... Stands for "Citation is correct"... Now why is'nt it CIC? Sounds better I guess.
 
sic = Said In Context

It's usually when you are quoting someone, and dont repeat the whole quote. i.e.

"of course I'd hit it" (sic)
 
Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
iirc = if i recall correctly

sic = spelling is correct
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You're almost right... Stands for "Citation is correct"... Now why is'nt it CIC? Sounds better I guess.
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Wrong. It's latin, as has been posted in this thread already 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Ketteringo
sic = Said In Context

It's usually when you are quoting someone, and dont repeat the whole quote. i.e.

"of course I'd hit it" (sic)
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Wrong. It's latin, as has been posted in this thread already 🙂
 
Originally posted by: silverpig
Originally posted by: Zebo
Originally posted by: PoPPeR
iirc = if i recall correctly

sic = spelling is correct
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You're almost right... Stands for "Citation is correct"... Now why is'nt it CIC? Sounds better I guess.
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Wrong. It's latin, as has been posted in this thread already 🙂
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Well that's what it amounts to. Spelling is'nt the only criteria. Could be gramatical errors, mixed langauage etc, nunerical data used in scientific papers etc..
 
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