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IIRC

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for IIRC, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Abbreviation — Written before or after a statement to signal that the writer is going from memory and might be slightly wrong.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

if I remember rightly as far as I remember I think afaik

How to Use Iirc

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

iirc it was if iirc

Internet and messaging shorthand; write it out in full in professional email.

Etymology

An initialism of 'if I recall correctly'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does IIRC stand for?

It stands for 'if I recall correctly', though many people read it as 'if I remember correctly'. The two expansions mean the same thing and either is accepted.

What is the difference between IIRC and AFAIK?

IIRC hedges a memory — you knew the fact once and may be misremembering it. AFAIK, 'as far as I know', hedges the limits of your information generally, and is often used for things you may never have been told. IIRC points at your recall, AFAIK at your sources.

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