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SPQR
SPQR or S.P.Q.R., an initialism for '''''' (; ), is an emblematic phrase referring to the government of the Roman Republic. It appears on documents made public by an inscription in stone or metal, in dedications of monuments and public works, and on some Roman currency.
FAQ
A/An FAQ is a curated list of questions and answers designed to address aspects of a topic that are important, often unknown or misunderstood. It is an acronym that expands to "frequently asked question" or "frequently asked questions". While either expansion implies that questions are often asked, they generally are not. FAQ is more about the question-answer format and an indication of the relevance of the content. Each question may be conglomerated from multiple real questions, what an author anticipates a reader will wonder about, or is simply a way of organizing information.
Q.E.D.
Q.E.D. or QED is an initialism of the Latin phrase , meaning "that which was to be demonstrated". Literally, it states "what was to be shown". Traditionally, the abbreviation is placed at the end of mathematical proofs and philosophical arguments in print publications, to indicate that the proof or the argument is complete.
LGBTQ term
umbrella term for the LGBTQ community
N/A
N/A (or sometimes n/a or N.A.) is a common abbreviation in tables and lists for the phrases not applicable, not available, not assessed, or no answer. It is used to indicate when information in a certain table cell is not provided, either because it does not apply to a particular case in question or because the answer is not available. Such a notation can be used on many different types of forms.
A.E.I.O.U.
thumb|Illumination from the records of King Frederick, dated 1446 "A.E.I.O.U." (sometimes spelled A.E.I.O.V.) was a symbolic device coined by Emperor Frederick III (1415–1493) and historically used as a motto by the Habsburgs. One note in his notebook (discovered in 1666), though not in the same hand, explains it in German and Latin as "All the world is subject to Austria" ( or ). Frederick habitually signed buildings such as Santa Maria dell'Anima in Rome, , or Graz Cathedral as well as his tableware and other objects with the vowel graphemes. A.E.I.O.U. is also the motto of the Theresian Mil
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G.I.
thumb|G.I.s from the 25th Infantry Division (United States)|25th Infantry Division in the jungle of [[Vella Lavella during Operation Cartwheel, 13 September 1943]] G.I. is an informal term which refers to members of the United States Armed Forces, in particular the United States Army. It is most deeply associated with World War II and the Korean War, but continues to see use, for instance in the G.I. Joe comics, films, and toys franchise. It was originally an initialism used in U.S. Army paperwork for items made of galvanized iron. The earliest known instance in writing is from either 1906 or
person of color
persons with bodily characteristics, mainly skin color, that differ from Eurocentric standards; term used in the United States to refer to people whose historical homeland is not Europe
FERT
thumb|Lesser coat of arms of Italy|coat of arms of the [[Kingdom of Italy (1890)]] FERT is the motto of the royal House of Savoy and Kingdom of Italy. The motto was adopted by Duke Vittorio Amedeo II (1666–1732).
FYI
"FYI" is a common abbreviation of "for your information". The term, originally a wire service abbreviation used by journalists, is commonly used in emails, instant messaging and other messages to indicate an informational message or explanatory statement that does not suggest any action or require a response. The abbreviation is also commonly used in spoken conversations.
CBB
CBB may refer to:
LGB
LGB may refer to:
BYOB
BYOB or BYO is an initialism and acronym concerning wine ("bring your own bottle"), liquor ("bring your own booze"), beer ("bring your own beer"), or marijuana ("bring your own bud").
SG&A
SG&A (alternately SGA, SAG, G&A or SGNA) is an initialism used in accounting to refer to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, which is a major non-production cost presented in an income statement (statement of profit or loss).
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics
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WFB
WFB may refer to: