A few days ago
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z vs. s in words like hybridization/ hybridisation?

Oftentimes I come upon writing in which someone writes a -s- instead of a -z- where the actual word uses a -z- (see above question). Are both ways acceptable? If not, which is more appropriate?

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A few days ago
just me

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It depends where you are as to which spelling you use. The -z- spelling is American English while the -s- spelling is British English. It’s kind of the same thing as the -or/-our ending (color/colour) difference.
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A few days ago
Randy P
American English uses the Z while UK English uses the S.

So, both are correct depending on who is using them.

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A few days ago
TheIrishGeek
Generally, Z is American and S is British.

Both are correct, but “more appropriate” depends, of course, on your target audience.

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A few days ago
Anonymous
give be 10 points, plz!!!!
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