Learn the meaning behind common abbreviations used in education, professions, and everyday life. Whether you're curious about academic degrees or government positions, this guide covers it all.
Hey there! We often come across various abbreviations in our day-to-day life, whether it’s related to our academic degrees, official titles, or everyday conversations. But do you know what they all stand for? Don’t worry if some of them are still a mystery because I’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’re going to explore the most common abbreviations and their meanings. By the end, you’ll be decoding them like a pro and impressing your friends with your newfound knowledge. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B. A. | Bachelor of Arts |
| M. A. | Master of Arts |
| B. Tech | Bachelor of Technology |
| B. Sc. | Bachelor of Science |
| M. Sc. | Master of Science |
| B. Sc. Ag. | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
| M. Sc. Ag. | Master of Science in Agriculture |
| M.B.B.S. | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
| B.A.M.S. | Bachelor of Ayurved Medicine and Surgery |
| M. D. | Doctor of Medicine |
| M. S. | Master of Surgery |
| Ph. D. / D. Phil. | Doctor of Philosophy (Arts & Science) |
| D. Litt./Lit. | Doctor of Literature / Doctor of Letters |
| D. Sc. | Doctor of Science |
| B. Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| M. Com. | Master of Commerce |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| B. P. | Blood Pressure |
| Mr. | Mister |
| Mrs. | Mistress |
| M. S. | Miss (used for female, married & unmarried) |
| Miss | Used before unmarried girls |
| M. P. | Member of Parliament |
| M. L. A. | Member of Legislative Assembly |
| M. L. C. | Member of Legislative Council |
| P. M. | Prime Minister |
| C. M. | Chief Minister |
| C-in-C | Commander-In-Chief |
| L. D. C. | Lower Division Clerk |
| U. D. C. | Upper Division Clerk |
| Lt. Gov. | Lieutenant Governor |
| D. M. | District Magistrate |
| V. I. P. | Very Important Person |
| I. T. O. | Income Tax Officer |
| C. I. D. | Criminal Investigation Department |
| C / o | Care of |
| S / o | Son of |
| C. B. I. | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| G. P. O. | General Post Office |
| H. Q. | Head Quarters |
| E. O. E. | Errors and Omissions Excepted |
| Kg. | Kilogram |
| KW. | Kilowatts |
| Gm. | Gram |
| Km. | Kilometer |
| Ltd. | Limited |
| M. P. H. | Miles Per Hour |
| KM P. H. | Kilometre Per Hour |
| P. T. O. | Please Turn Over |
| P. W. D. | Public Works Department |
| C. P. W. D. | Central Public Works Department |
| U. S. A. | United States of America |
| U. K. | United Kingdom (England) |
| U. P. | Uttar Pradesh |
| M. P. | Madhya Pradesh |
| H. P. | Himachal Pradesh |
| U. N. O. | United Nations Organization |
| W. H. O. | World Health Organization |
| B. B. C. | British Broadcasting Corporation |
| B. C. | Before Christ |
| A. C. | Air Conditioned |
| I. G. | Inspector General (of Police) |
| D. I. G. | Deputy Inspector General (of Police) |
| S. S. P. | Senior Superintendent of Police |
| D. S. P. | Deputy Superintendent of Police |
| S. D. M. | Sub-Divisional Magistrate |
| S. M. | Station Master |
| A. S. M. | Assistant Station Master |
| V. C. | Vice-Chancellor |
| A. G. | Accountant General |
| C. R. | Confidential Report |
| I. A. S. | Indian Administrative Service |
| I. P. S. | Indian Police Service |
| I. F. S. | Indian Foreign Service or Indian Forest Service |
| I. R. S. | Indian Revenue Service |
| P. C. S. | Provincial Civil Service |
| M. E. S. | Military Engineering Service |
And there you have it! Now you’re equipped with the meanings behind some of the most frequently used abbreviations. I hope this guide helps you in both your academic journey and in everyday life. If you have any other abbreviations you’d like to learn about or if you want to share some that I might have missed, feel free to drop a comment below! Stay curious, keep learning, and I’ll see you in the next post. 😊