4B-MAR
4B-MAR is an abbreviation, primarily used within the context of certain business or logistical operations, referring to the period covering the four months of January, February, March, and April. The "4B" signifies the four-month duration, while "MAR" (or "MAR," with variations in capitalization possible depending on context) directly indicates that March is the final month of the period.
Therefore, 4B-MAR represents a specific financial quarter, reporting period, or project timeline that encompasses the initial four months of a calendar year. It allows for concise communication regarding projects or analyses confined to that time frame. Alternative notations for this period could include "Jan-Apr" or "Q1+April," but 4B-MAR provides a condensed and recognizable shorthand within communities familiar with its use. It is generally understood to exclude May.