Yes, the shorthand for "yards" is "yd". 📏 Abbreviations like this help us keep measurements concise and easy to read. Just like how "inches" are shortened to "in" or "miles" to "mi", "yards" are shortened to "yd". Fun fact: this standard of abbreviating measurements originates from the International System of Units (SI), which aims to maintain uniformity in scientific and mathematical communications worldwide. So next time you see a football game and you read "1st and 10 at NYG 20", you'll now understand that they're 20 yds from the New York Giants' end zone! 🏈
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