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2018-3Q vs 3Q-2018

Both "2018-3q" and "3q-2018" are correct, but the choice between them depends on the preferred date format. The first one follows the year-month format, while the second one follows the quarter-year format.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 645 views

2018-3Q

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of specifying a quarter in a year.

This phrase is used to indicate the third quarter of the year 2018. It follows the format of year-quarter.

Examples:

  • 2018-3q financial report
  • The project started in 2018-3q.
  • As Table 6 also shows, the total compensation was PTE 2018,3 million less than the net public service costs (PTE 28755,1 minus PTE 26736,8 million).

Alternatives:

  • Q3 2018
  • Third quarter of 2018
  • 2018 Q3
  • Q3 of 2018

3Q-2018

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of specifying a quarter in a year.

This phrase is used to indicate the third quarter of the year 2018. It follows the format of quarter-year.

Examples:

  • 3q-2018 financial results
  • The event took place in 3q-2018.

Alternatives:

  • Q3 2018
  • Third quarter of 2018
  • 2018 Q3
  • Q3 of 2018

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