What Does IOW Mean?

In Other Words

Fun Facts

• IOW can also be used to summarize or recap a conversation, presentation, or article.
• IOW is a popular abbreviation used not only in English but also in other languages, such as Spanish (es decir) and French (en d'autres termes).

Examples

• 'I'm thinking of getting a new car.'
  'IOW, you want to sell your old one?'
• 'The project is due next week, and we're behind schedule.'
  'IOW, we need to work overtime to finish it.'

Variations

• IOW can also be written as 'IOWs' (In Other Words) or 'IDOW' (In Different Other Words).

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• TBH: TBH stands for 'To Be Honest,' an abbreviation used to express sincerity or truthfulness in communication.
• IMO: IMO represents 'In My Opinion,' an abbreviation used to indicate that the following statement is the writer's personal opinion.

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