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bio

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌbaɪˈoʊ// bio Informal

n. a short description of a person's life or work. You often see these on social media profiles or at the back of a book.

n. a short biographical account of a person's life, career, or achievements. Informal in register; functions as a clipped form of 'biography'.


SIMPLE

She updated her bio to include her new job title.

CONTEXTUAL

The author's bio at the end of the article mentions that he lives in London with his two dogs.

COMPLEX

While the professional bio on the company website is strictly formal, her social media profiles offer a more candid glimpse into her personal interests.

Usage

Commonly used in digital contexts to refer to the short descriptive text on a social media profile.

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