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Abbreviations and Acronyms for Work

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  • NP
    No Problem. Using "NP" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • ETA
    Estimated Time of Arrival
  • FAQ
    Frequently Asked Questions (Common questions and their answers.)
  • JK
    Just Kidding. Using "JK" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • THX
    Thanks. Using "THX" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • PLS
    Please. Using "PLS" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • ETA
    Estimated Time of Arrival
  • SIN (for Canadians) / SNN (for Americans)
    Social Insurance Number (for Canadians) / Social Security Number (For Americans). These are government IDs for government programs, tax purposes or new jobs.
  • BTW
    By The Way. Using "BTW" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • IDC
    I Don't Care. Using "IDC" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • xoxo
    Hugs & Kisses. This is not appropriate for work.
  • N/A
    N/A - Not Applicable (Doesn’t apply to you or the situation.)
  • IDK
    I Don't Know. Using "IDK" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • LOL
    Laugh Out Loud. Using "LOL" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • BOGO
    Buy One Get One
  • NDA
    Non-Disclosure Agreement (A legal contract to keep company secrets private.)
  • YTD
    Year To Date
  • HR
    Human Resources (The department that helps with hiring and employee support.)
  • WFH
    Work From Home
  • OMG
    Oh My God. Using "OMG" is generally not appropriate in work communication. It depends on formality of the workplace and the context of the communication.
  • CEO
    Chief Executive Officer (The person in charge of the company.)
  • PT/FT
    Part-Time/Full-Time (Part-time work is less than 35 hours per week. Full-time is 35 hours per week or more)