IMO
abbreviation
in my (honest/humble) opinion.
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IMO
American
Also
imo,
or
IMHO
abbreviation
IMO
1
British
abbreviation
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text messaging in my opinion
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International Maritime Organization
Imo
2
British
/ ˈiːməʊ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of IMO
First recorded in 1980–85; from its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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Participants at the IMO, held in different locations each year, must be aged under 20.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Deedy Das, a partner at the US-based investment firm Menlo Ventures, said he had given this year's IMO questions himself to four cutting-edge AI models.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
IMO chief Dominguez said in a statement on Thursday the ship "did not transit under IMO's evacuation framework", without going into further detail.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The IMO said some 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers had been able to cross the strait before the evacuation was paused.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
According to "The Economist", the IMO believes that half of all incidents remain untold.
From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel
Nigeria's ruling party has overwhelmingly won the governorship election in the south-eastern Imo state amid a boycott by some voters.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
It added that this was the third attack on its facilities in Imo state this month.
From Reuters ● Dec. 12, 2022
LJ Imo picked it up and rumbled toward the end zone, and was brought down at the Garfield 2-yard line.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
In Japan, the moon is also called Imo Meigetsu, or the potato harvest moon, and sweet potatoes or taro might be offered alongside moon viewing festivals.
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2022
Don't you think Imo and I ever tire of listening to each other?
From The Iron Furrow by Botkin, Henry A.
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