What Does ETA Mean?

Estimated Time (of) Arrival

Fun Facts

• The use of ETA dates back to the early days of telegraph communication, where it was used to indicate the expected arrival time of a message or package.
• ETA is often used in conjunction with other transportation-related abbreviations, such as ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) and ATD (Actual Time of Departure).

Examples

• I'll be there at around 3 PM ETA.
• What's the ETA for the package delivery?
• The flight's ETA is in 30 minutes.

Variations

• ETD: Estimated Time of Departure is often used in conjunction with ETA to give a full picture of when an object or person is expected to arrive at a certain location.
• ETA can also be used to indicate the estimated time of completion for a task or project.

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• ATD: Actual Time of Departure is often used in conjunction with ETA to give a full picture of when an object or person is expected to arrive at a certain location.
• ETE: Estimated Time En Route is used in aviation to indicate the expected time it will take for a flight to reach its destination.
• RTA: Road Traffic Accident is often used in transportation and logistics to indicate an accident or delay on a particular route.

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