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Word

FYI

Phoneticsfyi

/ˈfɔɹˈjɔˌɹɪnfɝˈmeɪʃən/

Uncountable noun

Definition

n. Stands for for your information. A short note used in emails or messages to share information that the other person should know.

n. Abbreviation for for your information. An initialism used as a standalone label or parenthetical remark to indicate that the accompanying text is informational rather than requiring action.

Examples

“I sent the report to the team, just FYI.”

“She added a quick FYI note to the calendar invite so everyone knew the meeting had moved.”

“The memo concluded with a brief FYI section, ensuring that junior staff were aware of the policy changes without needing to take immediate action.”

Examples

simple

“I sent the report to the team, just FYI.”

contextual

“She added a quick FYI note to the calendar invite so everyone knew the meeting had moved.”

complex

“The memo concluded with a brief FYI section, ensuring that junior staff were aware of the policy changes without needing to take immediate action.”

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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