N
n
Conventionally, a lowercase n in italic type refers to a generic use of a number. You can use n when the value of a number is arbitrary or immaterial. For example, you can say “move the insertion point n spaces to the right.” Reserve a lowercase x in italic type for representing an unknown in mathematical equations (a variable) and other such placeholders. See also x.
International considerations
Because n does not refer to the generic use of a number in all languages, using n for this purpose may lead to mistranslation in machine-translated content.
namespace
One word.
nanosecond
Always spell out. Means one-billionth of a second.
native language
Do not use to refer to a computer system’s machine language. This term could be a misleading anthropomorphism. ...
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