How To Abbreviate Years?

Use the last two digits of the year

Omit the first two digits when the context is clear

Write 1998 as 98

Write 2024 as 24

Use an apostrophe before the abbreviated year when needed

Write ’98 or ’98

Write ’24 or ’24

Avoid abbreviation when clarity is important

Keep the format consistent within the same document

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