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Standard Latin definitions are used extensively throughout this document.

\textit{cf.} -- An abbreviation of the Latin word \textit{confer}, meaning ``compare.'' Essentially, compare the current entry to this other one.

\textit{e.g.} -- An abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{exempli gratia}, meaning ``for the sake of an example.''

\textit{i.e.} -- An abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{id est}, meaning, ``that is.''

\textit{n.b.} -- An abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{nota bene}, meaning ``note well.'' It indicates an aside, or more often, a warning.

\textit{q.v.} -- This is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{quod vide}, which translates as ``which see'' which denotes a cross reference to another item. Essentially, it means ``see also (this other thing).''

\textit{qq.v.} -- Similar to \textit{q.v.} (but an abbreviation of the Latin phrase \textit{quae vide}), this denotes a cross reference to two or more other items. Essentially, it means ``see also (these other things).''

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Additional modern abbreviations used include:

\textbf{RTFM} ``Read the effing manual'' 

\textbf{tl;dr:} ``too long; didn't read''

\textbf{YMMV} ``Your mileage may vary''

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