abbreviation

IIRC

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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.”

abbreviation

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 notes

In 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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Easily confused with

afaik imo → tbh →

Common pairings

iirc it was if iirc

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_____ the deadline was the twelfth, but check with Sam.

Etymology

An initialism of 'if I recall correctly'.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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

Related Words

I think IMK I believe in my opinion

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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