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This template allows easy formatting of statements of the form "# thing(s)", with correct use of plurals. It uses the "plural" magic word , so it should work in other languages with minimal modification.
Allows easy formatting of statements using plural. Template parameters Parameter Description Type Status Number 1 The number of items: 0, 1, 2 etc. Number required Singular name 2 The text to use when one item is specified String required plural name 3 The text to use when two or more items are specified. The default is to append the singular form with 's'. String optional 4 4 no description ...
For example, time is a straightforward and obvious primary topic, but usually we don't treat "time" as something with a plural. Accordingly, times does not redirect to time, but rather to a different topic (in this case Time (disambiguation)). A plural of a countable noun should never be treated as a partial title match when determining primary ...
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This template is being considered for merging with Template:Plural abbr. Please discuss this matter at this template's entry at templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. pl.
Upon re-use in a long article, the template {} can be used to provide a mouse-over tooltip, giving the meaning of the acronym again without having to redundantly link or spell it out again. The template inserts a <abbr> tag into the page's HTML. Example: {{abbr|CIA|Central Intelligence Agency}}, giving: CIA. (This mouse-over will not work on ...
This guideline does clarify when plurals of the form "word(s)" should be used. An article can use a word's singular or plural form or both forms, hence the need for dual form "word(s)". For example, most video game articles often use the singular form "player" to refer all players, even though the games may be multiplayer, online or offline.
Examples: Trousers; Scissors; If a singular → plural redirect does not fall within the above description, then consider if Wikipedia:Naming conventions (plurals) would indicate that a page move/rename to the singular title is necessary. The populated category is monitored by contributors who keep track of these to ensure compliance with ...