Abbreviations

When we take notes on information we hear over the phone, we often need to write down the information quickly. The use of abbreviations is a helpful strategy while taking messages.

Task 1. 

Write the full word or expression (or meaning) beside each abbreviation below. Add other abbreviations (and their meanings) you commonly use or would like to know the meaning of. Share them with the class.

                                                                                        

1. AGM - Annual general meeting 

2.  apt  -  appartment 

3. asap - As soon as posible  

4. co.   - company       

5. ext    - extension  

6. FYI  - For your information 

7. inv.  -  invoice    

8. mo. month       

9. no. or # - number    

10. mt  - meeting

11. N/A - Not Applicable  

12. impt. - importent

13. RSVP - please reply

14. ste. - suite

15. urg. - urgent

16. w/   - with  

17. w/o - without    

18. cc. - carbon copy

19. e.g. - for exemple ()
20. Bcc - Blind carbon copy

21. etc. - etcetera (so an)

22. i.e. - id est (that is)

23. vs. - versus

24. p.s. - post script ( after writing)

25. n.b. - nota bene (take notes)