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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The industry has spent billions in recent years building green-friendly vessels, but the IMO plan will hurt their bottom line.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Mr. Trump will have to keep a close watch on the IMO if he wants these plans to succeed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Even so, she has ditched Max in favour of IMO, a less popular US-made app that has encryption.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The IMO head said he "will take this instruction very seriously", calling the measure "of particular operational importance" which showed "we value seafarers".
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
According to "The Economist", the IMO believes that half of all incidents remain untold.
From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel
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