The shorthand term for a dozen is simply 'doz.' But here's a little more info: the term "dozen" is used to express the quantity of twelve of something. For centuries, it has been a common way of grouping things, perhaps because of the convenience of counting on fingers, then adding the two thumbs to reach twelve. It pops up in all sorts of places, from eggs to roses. And when you need to write it down quickly, 'doz.' is a handy shortcut. So next time you're jotting down your grocery list, feel free to write '1 doz. eggs' instead of 'one dozen eggs'. It's a fun little linguistic quirk that can save you time and make your writing more efficient.
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