Abbreviations are commonly used in exams, job interviews, and everyday communication. Understanding them is essential for success in competitive tests and professional settings. This guide provides a categorized list of the most important abbreviations along with their full forms—covering general, business, technology, education, medical, and more. Whether you're preparing for a test or brushing up your knowledge, this comprehensive list is a must-read!
General Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| RSVP | Répondez S'il Vous Plaît (Please Respond) |
| DIY | Do It Yourself |
| ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| FYI | For Your Information |
| TGIF | Thank God It’s Friday |
| VIP | Very Important Person |
| BRB | Be Right Back |
| LOL | Laugh Out Loud |
Business & Finance
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| CEO | Chief Executive Officer |
| CFO | Chief Financial Officer |
| KPI | Key Performance Indicator |
| ROI | Return on Investment |
| B2B | Business to Business |
| B2C | Business to Consumer |
| IPO | Initial Public Offering |
| HR | Human Resources |
| PR | Public Relations |
| CRM | Customer Relationship Management |
Technology & Internet
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| HTML | HyperText Markup Language |
| HTTP | HyperText Transfer Protocol |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless Fidelity |
| IoT | Internet of Things |
| OS | Operating System |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
Pakistani Area Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|
| S.I.T.E | Sindh Industrial and Trading Estate |
| F.B. Area | Federal Bureaucrats Area |
| NIPA | National Institute of Public Administration |
| PECHS | Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society |
| DHA | Defence Housing Authority |
| PCSIR | Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
Medical & Science
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| COVID-19 | Coronavirus Disease 2019 |
| ICU | Intensive Care Unit |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
Education & Academia
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| PhD | Doctor of Philosophy |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| GPA | Grade Point Average |
| SAT | Scholastic Assessment Test |
| STEM | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics |
| ESL | English as a Second Language |
| IQ | Intelligence Quotient |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination |
Government & Military
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| UN | United Nations |
| NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| FBI | Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| CIA | Central Intelligence Agency |
| IRS | Internal Revenue Service |
| NASA | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| DOD | Department of Defense |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| SSN | Social Security Number |
Transportation & Travel
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
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| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| SUV | Sports Utility Vehicle |
| ATM | Automated Teller Machine |
| ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
| ETD | Estimated Time of Departure |
| TSA | Transportation Security Administration |
| FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Uber | (Originally "Über," German for "above") |
| RV | Recreational Vehicle |
| MPH | Miles Per Hour |
Social Media & Messaging
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|
| DM | Direct Message |
| FB | Facebook |
| IG | Instagram |
| YT | YouTube |
| TTYL | Talk To You Later |
| IMO | In My Opinion |
| IMHO | In My Humble Opinion |
| NSFW | Not Safe For Work |
| TL;DR | Too Long; Didn’t Read |
| AMA | Ask Me Anything |
Miscellaneous
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|
| AWOL | Absent Without Leave |
| PIN | Personal Identification Number |
| SOS | Save Our Souls (Distress Signal) |
| RIP | Rest In Peace |
| AD/BC | Anno Domini / Before Christ |
| PS | Post Script |
| IQ | Intelligence Quotient |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| PDF | Portable Document Format |
Slang & Informal
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|
| BTW | By The Way |
| IDK | I Don’t Know |
| SMH | Shaking My Head |
| FOMO | Fear Of Missing Out |
| YOLO | You Only Live Once |
| AFK | Away From Keyboard |
| IRL | In Real Life |
| NVM | Never Mind |
| TBH | To Be Honest |
| WYD | What You Doing? |
