abbreviation
IIRC
eye-eye-ar-SEE
IIRC (abbreviation) means Written before or after a statement to signal that the writer is going from memory and might be slightly wrong. Example: “IIRC the deadline was the twelfth, but check with Sam.”
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informal Written before or after a statement to signal that the writer is going from memory and might be slightly wrong.
"IIRC the deadline was the twelfth, but check with Sam."
"They moved offices in 2019, iirc."
How to use IIRC
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of saying 'I think this is right, but I'm going from memory'.
When to use it
Internet and messaging shorthand; write it out in full in professional email.
Memory tip
IIRC softens a claim, so it is a polite way to answer a question you are not certain about.
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Common pairings
iirc it was
if iirc
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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.
What is the meaning of IIRC?
"IIRC" (abbreviation) means written before or after a statement to signal that the writer is going from memory and might be slightly wrong.
What is another word for IIRC?
Other words for "IIRC" include if I remember rightly, as far as I remember, I think, afaik.
