50 Abbreviation List
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Abbreviations
Abbreviations are shortened versions of a word to be said in the simplest way possible. When writing articles, many people try to fit too much text in a small space. In these cases, the articles can be written more efficiently by using abbreviations. Sentences can be much easier and more understandable with these abbreviations. Instead of long sentences and words, abbreviations provide convenience in daily life in English.
The most important rule to know about abbreviations is that abbreviations are not usually used in official writing. You should make sure that the abbreviations you use in an article you write in daily life are familiar to everyone. If the abbreviation you are using is not used clearly, you will need to indicate the meaning of this abbreviation.
Abbreviations in Academic Subjects
The most preferred abbreviations in academic language are:
- The most common academic degree abbreviations are BS = Bachelor of Science BA = Bachelor of Arts MA = Master of Arts MBA = Master of Business Administration Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy
- In addition, academic degree names such as male, female, doctor are abbreviated in the official language. The most common of these abbreviations are: Mr = Mister Mrs. = Mistress Sr. = Senior Jr. = Junior Dr. = Doctor
The most popular abbreviations used in English daily writing are listed as follows:
- g.: exempli gratia: This abbreviation stands for example. It can be used when you give examples about a subject.
- e.: id est: This abbreviation can be used to reinforce meaning in sentences.
- : et cetera: It means and so on. You can use this abbreviation when you list similar situations one after the other and more to come.
+130 Abbreviations List
1. AWOL – Absent Without Leave
2. MLA – Modern Language Association
3. IQ – Intelligence Quotient
4. KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid
5. ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
6. IRL – In Real Life
7. SWM – Single White Male
8. ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
9. MOTSS – Member Of The Same Sex
10. TED – Tell me, Explain to me, Describe to me
11. ADA – American Dental Association
12. ESL – English As A Second Language
13. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
14. DMV – Division of Motor Vehicles
15. DOB – Date Of Birth
16. DND – Do Not Disturb
17. BTW – By The Way
18. WWE – World Wrestling Entertainment
19. NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
20. DAEMON – Disk And Execution Monitor
21. AFK – Away From Keyboard
22. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
23. TBA – To Be Announced
24. NASDAQ – National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation
25. CSI – Crime Scene Investigation
26. PHAT – Pretty, Hot, And Tempting
27. AMA – Against Medical Advice
28. PAWS – Progressive Animal Welfare Society
29. TS – Transsexual
30. LDR – Long Distance Relationship
31. FUBAR – F***ed Up Beyond All Recognition
32. GIF – Graphics Interchange Format
33. LMK – Let Me Know
34. PST – Pacific Standard Time
35. SO – Significant Other
36. LOL – Laughing Out Loud
37. BF – Boyfriend
38. RNC – Republican National Committee
39. DOA – Dead On Arrival
40. Navy SEALs – Navy Sea Air Land forces
41. OT – Overtime
42. AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
43. F2F – Face to Face
44. APA – American Psychological Association
45. POS – Point Of Service
46. MIA – Missing In Action
47. PR – Public Relations
48. BBL – Be Back Later
49. MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving
50. DOD – Department of Defense
