fyi

/ˈfaɪˌaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

an abbreviation for ‘for your information’, used to introduce a statement or explanation that is considered important but not necessarily relevant to the main topic

“The manager sent a memo to the team with an fyi about the upcoming conference.”

2. adverb

used to introduce a statement or explanation that is considered important but not necessarily relevant to the main topic

“The report will be delayed, fyi, due to the holidays.”

Synonyms

  • FYI note
  • for your reference

Antonyms

  • confidentially
  • privately