Apostrophe to tell time
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I was taught to always placed an apostrophe at the end to tell time, ex. 6:57' do you know why?
Elizabeth
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updated Aug 18, 2015
posted by ElizabethDantes
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I appreciate your replies very much. I confirmed what I knew. E
updated Aug 18, 2015
posted by ElizabethDantes
You are very welcome ElizabethDantes and complete your profile please! :) - crucesignatus, Aug 18, 2015
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updated Aug 18, 2015
posted by rac1
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In geography, apostrophe means minutes.
updated Aug 18, 2015
edited by crucesignatus
posted by crucesignatus
In maritime navigation as well. - Winkfish, Aug 18, 2015
And since navigation is partly based on time, the ' makes perfect sense. - Winkfish, Aug 18, 2015
