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FYI

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɔɹˈjɔˌɹɪnfɝˈmeɪʃən// fyi

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.


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.

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