Abbreviations

Vocabulary List Number 387 Version 0.2 with 26 elements integrated in 2 chapters with 24 definitions and 2 examples.

         Main Definitions

1. abbreviations |n| a shortened form of a word or phrase. (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 18, 2024)
   
2. "The chemical symbol Ag is an abbreviation of the Latin word for silver, argentum." (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 18, 2024)
3. acronym |n| an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA). (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 18, 2024)
4. "Abbreviations and acronyms are necessary in chat and SMS communication." (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 18, 2024)
5. initial |n| the first letter of a name or word, typically a person's given name or a word forming part of a phrase. (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 20, 2024)
6. "They carved their initials into the tree trunk." (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 20, 2024)
7. jargon / technical language 1 |n| special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understanding-entries. (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 20, 2024)
8. jargon / technical language 2 |n| is the specialized terminology associated with a particular field or area of activity. (from Wikipedia. Dec 20, 2024).
9. "Legal jargon." (from Oxford Dictionary. Dec 20, 2024)

          Most Common Abbreviations

1. AKA - also known as (Dec 18, 2024)
   
2. ASAP - as soon as possible (Dec 18, 2024)
3. ATM - automatic teller machine (Dec 19, 2024)
4. BRB - be right back (Dec 18, 2024)
5. CEO - chief executive officer (Dec 19, 2024)
6. CFO - chief financial officer (Dec 19, 2024)
7. CTO - chief technology officer (Dec 19, 2024)
8. DOB - date of birth (Dec 19, 2024)
9. DIY - do it yourself (Dec 18, 2024)
   
10. ETA - estimated time of arrival (Dec 18, 2024)
11. FAQ - frequently asked questions (Dec 18, 2024)
12. FYI - for your information (Dec 18, 2024)
13. HR - human resources (Dec 19, 2024)
    
14. ID - identificación (Dec 18, 2024)
15. LOL - laugh out loud (Dec 18, 2024)
16. PIN - personal identification number (Dec 19, 2024)
    
17. POV - point of view (Dec 20, 2024)
18. PTO - paid time off (Dec 19, 2024)
19. ROFL - rolling on the floor laughing (Dec 20, 2024)
20. SMH - shaking my head (Dec 20, 2024)
21. SOS - save our soul (Dec 19, 2024)
22. RIP - rest in peace (Dec 19, 2024)
23. TBA - to be announced (Dec 18, 2024)
24. TBD - to be determined (Dec 18, 2024)
25. VIP - very important person (Dec 18, 2024)

       Related Abbreviations

• abbreviations used in Oxford English Dictionary (Dec 19, 2024)

 

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