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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Tech firms were only provided with the IMO problems after human contestants had taken the exam, with their submissions required within a specified time limit.
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
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
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
Zita Ihedoro, secretary general of Sisters of Jesus, the Saviour Generalate, said the four were abducted while traveling from Rivers state to Imo for a thanksgiving Mass on Sunday.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2022
All ore-ioy'd Saue these in bonds, let them be ioyfull too, For they shall taste our Comfort Imo.
From Cymbeline by Shakespeare, William
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