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OK, O.K., okay

A writing tip on the word okay and its abbreviations.
Okay and the abbreviations OK and O.K. are informal and should be replaced by synonyms such as acceptable, all right, correct, approval, authorize or recommend in formal writing. Ian says he’ll be okay (all right) once his cold clears up. Once we have the Board’s okay (approval), we can begin hiring staff for the project. Jill okayed (authorized) the travel claims submitted by her staff. In everyday writing, choose okay rather than OK or O.K. Are my vacation plans okay (not O.K.) with you? The plural of the abbreviations is formed by adding ’s (OK’s or O.K.’s). You should replace the two OK’s in your email message with the word okay or with a more formal synonym.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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knot, knots per hour

A writing tip on avoiding the redundant expression knots per hour.
Because a knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile (1.85 km) per hour, it is redundant to say or write knots per hour. The cruising speed of a Boeing 747 is about 490 knots (not knots per hour). Winds of up to 75 knots (not knots per hour) are forecast on Lake Michigan. While it has been traditional to measure the speed of ships, aircraft and wind in knots, the metric (SI) measurement of kilometres per hour is preferred in Canada. Even with her sails furled, the Bluenose II can travel at 14.8 km/h (or 8 knots), thanks to her powerful engines. For the sake of clarity, when knot is used as a modifier, a hyphen is inserted between the numeral and knot (e.g., a 75-knot wind). A violent 70-knot gust shredded jibs and mainsails in the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race.
Source: Writing Tips Plus (English language problems and rules)
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