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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The IMO said it would issue a daily report on the number of ships leaving the region safely.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
As part of the IMO's evacuation plan, two temporary routes through the strait could be used, with vessels being contacted individually for further instructions, according to Oman's notice to mariners provided by the IMO.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
More than 500 commercial vessels and about 11,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf, according to the IMO.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Come October, other maritime industries may face the same dilemma if there is no final decision on the IMO plan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
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