X or x symbol (by, times, magnification)
Symbol: x
Meaning: Used in expressions of area and volume, as a multiplication symbol and in place of the word times. Also used to express by in dimensions.
Symbol: X
Meaning: Generally used to express magnification.
Use these symbols only with numerals.
Magnification is X20.
D: The specimen measures 13 by 8 cm.
T: The specimen measures 13 x 8 cm.
When the word times is dictated to mean the number of times a thing was done, the symbol (lowercase) may be used in place of the word.
D: Cultures were negative times three.
T: Cultures were negative x3.
When the word times is dictated and can be substituted with for, transcribe using for instead of times or x.
D: We will prescribe antibiotics to be taken b.i.d. times 2 weeks.
T: We will prescribe antibiotics to be taken b.i.d. for 2 weeks.
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