Singular & plural words

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Clive  #564538  Wed, 10 Sep 08 04:12 PM
Hi,
It can be used as a countable noun. eg This is my medication. These are my medications.
Or as a non-countable noun, eg The doctor gave me some medication.

I believe the word 'medication' is more common in American English.

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Anonymous  #569352  Tue, 23 Sep 08 03:07 AM
what is the plural of equipment?
  
Mister Micawber  #569357  Tue, 23 Sep 08 03:43 AM
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There is none; it is uncountable.
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Anonymous  #569656  Tue, 23 Sep 08 09:04 PM

What is the plural of queens

  
Tanit  #569658  Tue, 23 Sep 08 09:11 PM

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What is the plural of queens



I'd say 'queens' is already plural, Anon.
  
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Anonymous  #570874  Sat, 27 Sep 08 05:50 AM
What is the Plural word of NOSE
  
Mister Micawber  #570888  Sat, 27 Sep 08 07:34 AM
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NEESE, as any dictionary will tell you.
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Anonymous  #570996  Sat, 27 Sep 08 05:44 PM
i want to know the plural form for the word miser
  
Clive  #571010  Sat, 27 Sep 08 06:26 PM
misers
  
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