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Revision as of 12:17, 4 February 2019
Here are some useful English Acronyms & Abbreviations:
| Acronym or Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AKA | Also Known As |
| ATM | Automated/Automatic Teller Machine; At the Moment |
| BTW | By the way |
| DIY | Do it Yourself |
| DOB | Date of Birth |
| e.g. | For example (It comes from Latin “exemplī grātiā”) |
| EFL | English as a Foreign Language |
| ESL | English as a Second Language |
| ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| FYI | For Your Information |
| GMO | Genetically Modified Organism |
| HR | Human Resources |
| i.e. | In other words (It comes from Latin “id est”) |
| ID | Identification |
| IQ | Intelligence Quotient |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| MIA | Missing in Action |
| NSFW | Not Safe/Suitable for Work |
| OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (a mental disorder) |
| P.S. | Postscript (It comes from Latin “Post Scriptum”) |
| PC | Personal Computer |
| POW | Prisoner of War |
| PR | Public Relations |
| RIP | Rest in Peace |
| RSVP | Respond please (for invitation. It comes from French "Répondez S’il Vous Plaît") |
| SOS | Save Our Souls (for help) |
| TBA | To Be Announced |
| TGIF | Thank God it’s Friday |
| IIRC | If I Recall Correctly | ||
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