Abbreviations Flashcards

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UNESCO

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acronym, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

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hr

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graphical abbreviation, hour

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3
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UPS

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initialism, United Parcel Service

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4
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scuba

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acronym, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

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5
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COD

A

initialism, cash on delivery

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i.e.

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initialism, id est

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7
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DVD

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initialism, digital versatile disc

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8
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ed.

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graphical abbreviation, edition

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9
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GMT

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initialism, Greenwich Mean TIme

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10
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e.g.

A

initialism, exempli gratia

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SWAT team

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acronym, Special Weapons and Tactics

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12
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OR

A

initialism, operating room

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UFO

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initialism, unidentified flying object

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Mr.

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graphical abbreviation, mister

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IQ

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initialism, Intelligence quotient

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ft

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graphical abbreviation, feet

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CD

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initialism, compact disc

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MP

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initialism, member of parliament

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snafu

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acronym, situation normal - all foiled up

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PhD

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initialism, Doctor of Philosophy