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fyi
What does fyi mean?
Stands for "for your information," used to pass along information the reader may find useful. Common in work chat and email.
"FYI, the meeting moved to 3pm."
Origin
A business-memo abbreviation predating the internet, later adopted in email and texting.
Frequently asked questions
What does FYI mean?
FYI stands for "for your information," used to pass along something the reader may find useful.
Is FYI okay to use at work?
Yes. FYI is common in professional email and chat as a neutral way to share a heads-up, though tone can occasionally read as curt.
Where did FYI come from?
It is a business-memo abbreviation that predates the internet and was later adopted into email and texting.
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