Can you give me a list of commonly used abbreviations?

Here is a list of commonly used abbreviations and acronyms divided into daily, workplace, and text categories.

Everyday & Latin Abbreviations

• ASAP: As soon as possible
• e.g.: For example (exempli gratia)
• etc.: And other things (et cetera)
• i.e.: That is / in other words (id est)
• N.B.: Note well / important (nota bene)
• RSVP: Please reply (Répondez, s'il vous plaît)

Workplace & Business

• CEO: Chief Executive Officer
• DIY: Do it yourself
• EOD: End of day
• FYI: For your information
• HR: Human resources
• OOO: Out of office
• TBD: To be determined / decided
• WFH: Work from home

Texting & Social Media

• BRB: Be right back
• BTW: By the way
• IDK: I don't know
• IMO: In my opinion
• LOL: Laughing out loud
• NVM: Never mind
• TBH: To be honest
• TTYL: Talk to you later

Here is a list of 100 common abbreviations and acronyms in English, organized by category for easy reading. An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

Everyday and Latin Terms

• AM: Ante Meridiem (before noon)
• PM: Post Meridiem (after noon)
• ASAP: As soon as possible
• DIY: Do-it-yourself
• ETA: Estimated time of arrival
• FAQ: Frequently asked questions
• FYI: For your information
• RSVP: Répondez s'il vous plaît (please reply)
• TBA: To be announced
• TBD: To be determined
• e.g.: Exempli gratia (for example)
• i.e.: Id est (that is)
• etc.: Et cetera (and so on)
• vs.: Versus (against)
• approx.: Approximately
• appt.: Appointment
• apt.: Apartment
• dept.: Department
• min.: Minute
• sec.: Second

Technology and Science

• AI: Artificial intelligence, ATM: Automated teller machine, CPU: Central processing unit, DVD: Digital versatile disc, GIF: Graphics interchange format, GPS: Global positioning system, HTML: Hypertext markup language, IT: Information technology, JPEG: Joint photographic experts group, LAN: Local area network, LED: Light emitting diode, PDF: Portable document format, RAM: Random access memory, USB: Universal serial bus, URL: Uniform resource locator, Wi-Fi: Wireless fidelity, LASER: Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, RADAR: Radio detection and ranging, SCUBA: Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, PIN: Personal identification number, and SIM: Subscriber identity module, alongside standard terms like CD, KB, and PC.

Business and Organizations

• CEO/CFO/COO: Executive leadership roles
• HR / PR: Human resources and public relations
• Corporate terms: HQ, LLC, Inc., and Ltd.
• Professional credentials: MBA, CPA, ROI, and NDA
• Workplace shorthand: OOO, COB, EOD, PTO, B2B, and B2C
• Agencies and groups: NASA, FBI, CIA, WHO, and NATO.

Titles and Academic Degrees

• Common Titles: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Prof., Sr., and Jr.
• Degrees and Credentials: B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., R.N., and CPA.

Texting and Internet Slang

• Includes common conversational acronyms such as BRB, BTW, IDK, IMHO, IRL, LMK, LOL, TBH, TTYL, TYVM, YOLO, AFAIK, and AKA.

You can find more detailed lists and guides through platforms like SlickText or Reader's Digest.

Here is a list of 50 common abbreviations and acronyms used in everyday conversation, business, and digital communication, along with their meanings.

The list of 50 common abbreviations spans general messaging, professional settings, and everyday technical terms.

General & Messaging

Common text and conversation abbreviations include AKA (Also known as), ASAP (As soon as possible), ATM (At the moment), B4 (Before), BBL (Be back later), BFF (Best friends forever), BRB (Be right back), BTW (By the way), DIY (Do it yourself), FAQ (Frequently asked questions), FOMO (Fear of missing out), FYI (For your information), GOAT (Greatest of all time), ICYMI (In case you missed it), IDK (I don't know), IMHO/IMO (In my opinion), LMK (Let me know), LOL (Laughing out loud), N/A (Not applicable / Not available), NVM (Never mind), OFC (Of course), OMG (Oh my god), OOO (Out of office), OTP (One true pairing), PS (Postscript), RIP (Rest in peace), RSVP (Please reply), SMH (Shaking my head), TBH (To be honest), TGIF (Thank God it's Friday), TL;DR (Too long; didn't read), and TTYL (Talk to you later).

Business & Professional

Key workplace abbreviations feature B2C (Business-to-consumer), CEO (Chief executive officer), CFO (Chief financial officer), COB (Close of business), CRM (Customer relationship management), EOD (End of day), ETA (Estimated time of arrival), HR (Human resources), KPI (Key performance indicator), ROI (Return on investment), TBD (To be determined), VIP (Very important person), and WFH (Work from home).

Technical & Everyday

Common technical terms include PDF (Portable document format), SMS (Short message service), URL (Uniform resource locator), and Wi-Fi (Wireless fidelity).

You can explore more specialized terms through guides like the Berlitz Abbreviation Guide or reference lists from Reader's Digest Acronyms.

Text abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases used in digital communication to type faster and save space.

Here is a selection of common texting and internet abbreviations organized by category:

Common Everyday Acronyms

• ASAP (As soon as possible), BRB (Be right back), BTW (By the way), FAQ (Frequently asked questions), FYI (For your information), G2G (Got to go), IDK (I don't know), IMO (In my opinion), IMY (I miss you), IRL (In real life), JK (Just kidding), LMK (Let me know), LOL (Laugh out loud), N/A (Not applicable), NBD (No big deal), NGL (Not gonna lie), NP (No problem), NVM (Never mind), OFC (Of course), OMG (Oh my god), OMW (On my way), RN (Right now), ROFL (Rolling on the floor laughing), SMH (Shaking my head), TBH (To be honest), TMI (Too much information), TTYL (Talk to you later), TTYS (Talk to you soon), TY / TYSM (Thank you / Thank you so much), WBU (What about you), WDYT (What do you think), WYD (What are you doing), YOLO (You only live once), and YW (You're welcome).

Slang & Social Media Shorthand

• AFAIK (As far as I know), AMA (Ask me anything), BAE (Before anyone else), BFF (Best friends forever), DM (Direct message), FOMO (Fear of missing out), FR (For real), GOAT (Greatest of all time), GRWM (Get ready with me), ICYMI (In case you missed it), IKR (I know, right), IYKYK (If you know, you know), LMAO, NSFW (Not safe for work), OOTD (Outfit of the day), OP (Original poster), POV (Point of view), RT (Retweet), SUS (Suspicious), TBT (Throwback Thursday), and TL;DR (Too long, didn't read).

Work & Business Texting Terms

• COB (Close of business), EOD (End of day), ETA (Estimated time of arrival), OOO (Out of office), TBA (To be announced), TBD (To be determined), and WFH (Work from home).

Numeric & Phonetic Shortcuts

• Common shortcuts include 2NITE (Tonight), B4 (Before), C (See), L8R (Later), R (Are), U (You), and Y (Why).

(Note: Additional common shorthand variants and localized internet slang can be explored further in the referenced web documents.)

Text abbreviations are shortened words or phrases used in electronic messaging to save time and character space.

Essential Texting Abbreviations

• ASAP – As soon as possible
• BRB – Be right back
• BTW – By the way
• ETA – Estimated time of arrival
• FYI – For your information
• IDK – I don't know
• LMK – Let me know
• LOL – Laugh out loud
• NGL – Not gonna lie
• NVM – Never mind
• OFC – Of course
• OMW – On my way
• RN – Right now
• SMH – Shaking my head
• TBH – To be honest
• TTYL – Talk to you later
• WYD – What are you doing?

Slang & Reactions

• AFAIK – As far as I know
• AFK – Away from keyboard
• Bae – Before anyone else / romantic partner
• FOMO – Fear of missing out
• FR – For real
• GOAT – Greatest of all time
• HMU – Hit me up
• ICYMI – In case you missed it
• IKR – I know, right?
• ILY – I love you
• IRL – In real life
• JK – Just kidding
• OOTD – Outfit of the day
• TMI – Too much information
• YOLO – You only live once

Professional & Business Texting

• B2B – Business to business
• B2C – Business to consumer
• COB – Close of business
• EOD – End of day
• OOO – Out of office
• TBA – To be announced
• TBD – To be decided
• WFH – Work from home

(For a complete breakdown of context and usage, you can explore resources like MessageDesk's Text Abbreviations List or the guide by SlickText.)