abbreviation
IMS
eye-em-ESS
IMS (abbreviation) means a texting and messaging shorthand for "I'm sorry", typed without the apostrophe. Example: “ims i totally forgot to reply yesterday”
abbreviation
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internet slang A texting and messaging shorthand for "I'm sorry", typed without the apostrophe.
"ims i totally forgot to reply yesterday"
"ims for the late notice, something came up"
noun
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technical An information management system: software used by an organisation to store, organise and retrieve its records and data.
"Every case file is logged in the council's IMS within 24 hours."
How to use IMS
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick way of typing "I'm sorry".
When to use it
Lower case in texting; upper case IMS in business or IT contexts means an information management system.
Memory tip
Notice the pattern: ims is I'm sorry, imu is I miss you, ily is I love you.
Common pairings
ims about that
ims i missed it
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Rhymes for IMS
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What does ims mean in a text message?
It almost always means "I'm sorry". The apostrophe is dropped because phone keyboards make it slow to type, and the phrase is short enough that context makes it clear.
What is the difference between ims and sry?
They mean the same thing, but sry tends to be used for small, casual apologies, while ims is often used to open a longer explanation. Neither is suitable for a serious or formal apology.
Should I use ims in an email to my boss?
No. It is informal messaging shorthand. In any work or formal context write the words out in full.
What is the meaning of IMS?
"IMS" (abbreviation) means a texting and messaging shorthand for "I'm sorry", typed without the apostrophe.
