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NB flagged as incorrect
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Description
**What got flagged?**
The abbrieveated form of the Latin expression nota bene, NB. It practically means "note well", and it is still used in English.
**Why is this incorrect?**
It is a legitimatly used expression in English
**Example of correct usage:**
NB! Do test your translations! If you mess up placeholders (omit one, add one too many or use wrong type), then the user will see a crash, not just a broken translation!
Contributor guide
Research direction
The issue names no files or tests. Start by reproducing the warning with the provided “NB” example and trace which grammar-checker rule reports it; done means the checker accepts this legitimate abbreviation without regressing other translation-placeholder warnings.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100