Saturday, 23 April 2016

ACRONYMS

What is Acronyms?

Acronyms are used to facilitate users to write quickly without the need to type full sentences in the e-mail, discussion and chat. This can save time and reduce the errors in spelling. In fact, space can also be saved!!

What is ASAP, ROTFL, RTFM, YMMV, BTW? These characters are acronyms or short forms that are used to represent phrases that are normally used on the Internet.

                           Nine Popular Acronyms

     Acronym              Expression                                     Meaning

1.  ROTFL                 rolling on the floor laughing        Laughing while rolling on the floor.
                                                                                                A cynical expression.

2.  BTW                     by the way                                        By the way

3.  RTFM                   read the fine manual                       Advised to read the manual before asking

4.  AFAIK                  as far as I know                                 As far as I am concerned

5.  ASAP                    as soon as possible                          An advice to speed up

6.  FYI                       for your information                        For your information

7.  IMHO                   in my humble opinion                    My view point

8.  OTOH                   on the other hand                            On the contrary

9.  YMMV                 your mileage may vary                  It may be different with you


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