IMO
abbreviation
in my (honest/humble) opinion.
IMO
American
Also
imo,
or
IMHO
abbreviation
IMO
1
British
abbreviation
-
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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Just seven of them achieved full marks, according to the official IMO scoreboard.
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 Revolutionary Guard had warned any attempt to cross the Strait along a route designated by the IMO would be “unacceptable and completely dangerous” and all vessels should coordinate with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The IMO is a proponent of a technology to apply encrypted "digital signatures" to electronic bills of lading.
From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel
When Dr Igwe saw a billboard in Imo state advertising it, he wrote several petitions to the local authorities, as well as a number of articles for local media, trying to get it cancelled.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024
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
Paul Ebbenimibo, a spokesman for Tompolo, said the companies would protect pipelines Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Ondo and Imo states.
From Reuters ● Aug. 26, 2022
"There, that's the way to do it, Imo," she declared, when she had straightened up, hat-brim, nose, chin, all dripping.
From The Iron Furrow by Botkin, Henry A.
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