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!Definition
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|2F4U
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|Too Fast For You
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|For Your Eyes Only
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|It indicates that what the sender is about to share is only meant to be seen by the recipient and should not be shared further. FYEO often precedes the sharing of "juicy gossip" or explicit photos.
|It indicates that what the sender is about to share is only meant to be seen by the recipient and should not be shared further. FYEO often precedes the sharing of "juicy gossip" or explicit photos.
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|AAMOF
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|As a Matter of Fact
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|Acknowledgment
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|AFAIK
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|As far as I know
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|As far as I remember /  recall
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|Away from Keyboard
|Away from Keyboard
|This abbreviation can simply indicate that you aren't online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you're stepping away. Used before AFK.
|This abbreviation can simply indicate that you aren't online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you're stepping away. Used before AFK.
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|AKA
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|ASAP
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|As Soon As Possible
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|Because
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|Back to Keyboard
|Back to Keyboard
|This abbreviation is typically used in computer-based conversations (such as chat forums and multi-player games) to mean "Back To Keyboard." In this context, BTK indicates that a participant who had been away from their computer or console for a brief period has now returned. Used after AFK.
|This abbreviation is typically used in computer-based conversations (such as chat forums and multi-player games) to mean "Back To Keyboard." In this context, BTK indicates that a participant who had been away from their computer or console for a brief period has now returned. Used after AFK.
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This abbreviation is used in chat forums and on message boards to move or "bump" a message thread (i.e., a conversation) to the top of the page. This is usually done by simply adding a comment (with the term BTT or "up" in it) that makes the thread the most recent, which usually puts it to the top again. The purpose of BTT-ing a thread is to encourage visitors to the site to engage on the thread topic.<center></center>
This abbreviation is used in chat forums and on message boards to move or "bump" a message thread (i.e., a conversation) to the top of the page. This is usually done by simply adding a comment (with the term BTT or "up" in it) that makes the thread the most recent, which usually puts it to the top again. The purpose of BTT-ing a thread is to encourage visitors to the site to engage on the thread topic.<center></center>
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|BTW
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|By the Way
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|Copy and Paste
|Copy and Paste
|To make a copy of a file, folder or selected text in another location. The phrase "cut and paste" is often used when the function is really copy and paste.  
|To make a copy of a file, folder or selected text in another location. The phrase "cut and paste" is often used when the function is really copy and paste.  
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|CU
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|See you
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|Check your Settings
|Check your Settings
|Used online when the site or software you are using does not perform as expected. You are prompted to verify your settings.
|Used online when the site or software you are using does not perform as expected. You are prompted to verify your settings.
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|DGMW
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|Don't get me wrong
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|Do it Yourself
|Do it Yourself
|Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself with no direct help from an expert. 
|Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself with no direct help from an expert. 
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|EOBD
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|End of Business Day
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|EOD
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|End of Discussion
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|End of Message
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|End of Thread / .. Text  / .. Transmission
|End of Thread / .. Text  / .. Transmission
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|FACK
|FACK
|Full Acknowledge
|Full Acknowledge
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|FAQ
|FAQ
|Frequently asked  Questions
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|FKA
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|Fear of Missing Out
|Fear of Missing Out
|'''The fear of missing out''' refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem.
|'''The fear of missing out''' refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem.
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|FTW
|FTW
|Fuck the World / For  the Win
|Fuck the World / For  the Win
|FTW is an abbreviation used for many different meanings within different groups of people: 1. Online gamers: "for the win". 2. Bikers/Old Jailbirds: "fuck the world" or "forever two wheels". 3. Texters/Online kids: "fuck the what" which is what the fuck backwards. 4. Nazis/White Supremacists: "forever truly white". 5. Animal activists: "free the whales". 6. Stoners/Potheads: "free the weed". 7. Eastcoast/Eastsiders: "fuck the west/west side/ west coast"....an jus randomly: "fuck that whore", "forget the worst" "forget the war"....etc
|FTW is an abbreviation used for many different meanings within different groups of people: 1. Online gamers: "for the win". 2. Bikers/Old Jailbirds: "fuck the world" or "forever two wheels". 3. Texters/Online kids: "fuck the what" which is what the fuck backwards. 4. Nazis/White Supremacists: "forever truly white". 5. Animal activists: "free the whales". 6. Stoners/Potheads: "free the weed". 7. Eastcoast/Eastsiders: "fuck the west/west side/ west coast"....an jus randomly: "fuck that whore", "forget the worst" "forget the war"....etc
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|FWIW
|FWIW
|For what it's Worth
|For what it's Worth
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|FYI  / JFYI
|FYI  / JFYI
|(Just) For your  Information
|(Just) For your  Information
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|GOAT
|GOAT
|the Greatest Of All Time
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|Have fun
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|Hit me up
|Hit me up
|It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you.
|It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you.
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|HTH
|HTH
|Hope this Helps
|Hope this Helps
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|ICYMI
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|In Case you missed it
|In Case you missed it
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|IDK
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|I don't know
|I don't know
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|IIRC
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|If I Recall / Remember  Correctly
|If I Recall / Remember  Correctly
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|ILY
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|I love you
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|IMHO
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|In my Humble Opinion
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|In my not so Humble /  Honest Opinion
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|In my Opinion
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|IOW
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|In other Words
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|ITT
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|In this Thread
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|LMK
|LMK
|Let me know
|Let me know
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|LOL
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|Laughing out loud
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|MMW
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|Mark my Words
|Mark my Words
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|N/A
|N/A
|Not Available /  Applicable
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|Not a Number
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|NBD
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|No big deal
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|NNTR
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|No need to Reply
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|noob  n00b
|noob  n00b
|Newbie
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|NOYB
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|None of your Business
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|No Reply Necessary
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|OMG
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|Oh my God
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|OP
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|Original  Poster, Original Post
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|OT
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|Off Topic
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|OTOH
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|On the other Hand
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|PEBKAC
|PEBKAC
|Problem exists between  Keyboard and Chair
|Problem exists between  Keyboard and Chair
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|Point of View
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|ROTFL
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|Rolling on the Floor  Laughing
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|RSVP
|RSVP
|Repondez s'il vous  plait (French: Please reply)
|Repondez s'il vous  plait (French: Please reply)
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|RTFM
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|Read the fine Manual
|Read the fine Manual
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|SCNR
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|Sorry, could not Resist
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|Sorry, for late Reply
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|Shaking My Head
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|When you are obviously disgusted by something.
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|Single Point of Contact
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|TBA
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|To be Announced
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|To be Continued / To be  Confirmed
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|TFW
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|That feel when
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|TGIF
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|Thanks God, its Friday
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|THX  TNX
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|Thanks
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|TLDR
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|too long; didn't read
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|Thanks in Advance
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|Thank You
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|Talk to you Later
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|Take your Time
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|Thank you so much
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|Thank You Very Much
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|Whoomp, there it is;  Meaning "Hooray"
|Whoomp, there it is;  Meaning "Hooray"
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|Works for Me
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|With Regard to
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|What the Fuck
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|What the Hell / What  the Heck
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|Yet Another Meeting
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|YMMD
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|You made my Day
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|Your Mileage may vary
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|You only live once
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==Videos: English Short forms For Chat & SMS==
==Videos: English Short forms For Chat & SMS==
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b20muMVQG9U</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b20muMVQG9U</youtube>




Revision as of 16:20, 4 November 2021

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Hi English learners 😎


You will find below a list of useful abbreviations or acronyms used a lot on the internet on social media or when writing SMS ... Try to learn them ASAP, they are very useful.


BTW, Feel free to complete this list by editing this wiki page. :) DIY ! ;)

Acronyms Meanings and Definitions

Acronym/Abbreviation Meaning Definition
2F4U Too Fast For You
4YEO FYEO For Your Eyes Only It indicates that what the sender is about to share is only meant to be seen by the recipient and should not be shared further. FYEO often precedes the sharing of "juicy gossip" or explicit photos.
AAMOF As a Matter of Fact
ACK Acknowledgment
AFAIK As far as I know
AFAIR As far as I remember / recall
AFK Away from Keyboard This abbreviation can simply indicate that you aren't online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you're stepping away. Used before AFK.
AKA Also known as
ASAP As Soon As Possible
B/C Because
B2K BTK Back to Keyboard This abbreviation is typically used in computer-based conversations (such as chat forums and multi-player games) to mean "Back To Keyboard." In this context, BTK indicates that a participant who had been away from their computer or console for a brief period has now returned. Used after AFK.
BTT Bump to Top This abbreviation is used in chat forums and on message boards to move or "bump" a message thread (i.e., a conversation) to the top of the page. This is usually done by simply adding a comment (with the term BTT or "up" in it) that makes the thread the most recent, which usually puts it to the top again. The purpose of BTT-ing a thread is to encourage visitors to the site to engage on the thread topic.
BTW By the Way
C&P Copy and Paste To make a copy of a file, folder or selected text in another location. The phrase "cut and paste" is often used when the function is really copy and paste.
CU See you
CYS Check your Settings Used online when the site or software you are using does not perform as expected. You are prompted to verify your settings.
DGMW Don't get me wrong
DIY Do it Yourself Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself with no direct help from an expert. 
EOBD End of Business Day
EOD End of Discussion
EOM End of Message
EOT End of Thread / .. Text / .. Transmission
FACK Full Acknowledge
FAQ Frequently asked Questions
FKA Formerly known as
FOMO Fear of Missing Out The fear of missing out refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem.
FTW Fuck the World / For the Win FTW is an abbreviation used for many different meanings within different groups of people: 1. Online gamers: "for the win". 2. Bikers/Old Jailbirds: "fuck the world" or "forever two wheels". 3. Texters/Online kids: "fuck the what" which is what the fuck backwards. 4. Nazis/White Supremacists: "forever truly white". 5. Animal activists: "free the whales". 6. Stoners/Potheads: "free the weed". 7. Eastcoast/Eastsiders: "fuck the west/west side/ west coast"....an jus randomly: "fuck that whore", "forget the worst" "forget the war"....etc
FWIW For what it's Worth
FYI / JFYI (Just) For your Information
GOAT the Greatest Of All Time
HF Have fun
HMU Hit me up It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you.
HTH Hope this Helps
ICYMI In Case you missed it
IDK I don't know
IIRC If I Recall / Remember Correctly
ILY I love you
IMHO In my Humble Opinion
IMNSHO In my not so Humble / Honest Opinion
IMO In my Opinion
IOW In other Words
ITT In this Thread
LMK Let me know
LOL Laughing out loud
MMW Mark my Words
N/A Not Available / Applicable
NaN Not a Number
NBD No big deal
NNTR No need to Reply
noob n00b Newbie
NOYB None of your Business
NRN No Reply Necessary
OMG Oh my God
OP Original Poster, Original Post
OT Off Topic
OTOH On the other Hand
PEBKAC Problem exists between Keyboard and Chair
POV Point of View
ROTFL Rolling on the Floor Laughing
RSVP Repondez s'il vous plait (French: Please reply)
RTFM Read the fine Manual
SCNR Sorry, could not Resist
SFLR Sorry, for late Reply
SMH Shaking My Head When you are obviously disgusted by something.
SPOC Single Point of Contact
TBA To be Announced
TBC To be Continued / To be Confirmed
TFW That feel when
TGIF Thanks God, its Friday
THX TNX Thanks
TLDR too long; didn't read
TIA Thanks in Advance
TQ Thank You
TTYL Talk to you Later
TYT Take your Time
TYSM Thank you so much
TYVM Thank You Very Much
w00t Whoomp, there it is; Meaning "Hooray"
WFM Works for Me
WRT With Regard to
WTF What the Fuck
WTH What the Hell / What the Heck
YAM Yet Another Meeting
YMMD You made my Day
YMMV Your Mileage may vary
YOLO You only live once

Videos: English Short forms For Chat & SMS


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