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Architecture Abbreviations

Look through 1893 acronyms and abbreviations related to Architecture:

XL — Extra Large
D&ID — Ducting & Instrumentation Diagram
LAN — Local Area Network
PO — Chamber Pot (from the French - pot de chambre)
POPS — Privately Owned Public Space(s)
YD2 — Square yard
N/A — Not Applicable
XML — Extensible Markup Language
YD3 — Cubic yard
W/ — With
P. LAM — Plastic Laminate
XEPS — Extruded Polystyrene
RFID — Radio Frequency Identification
PNP — Plan And Profile
AFFL — Above Finished Floor Level
X HVY — Extra Heavy
RADHAZ — Radiation Hazard
FEED — Front End Engineering Design
CL — Classic
MM — Millimeter
MAN — Metropolitan Area Network
PICV — Pressure-Independent Control Valve
IT — Information Technology
NB — Nota Bene. Abbreviation of the Latin expression commonly used to emphasise the importance of a statement, literally meaning 'observe well'. Or less politely and more amusingly, No Bullshit.
ATM — Automatic Teller Machine
BB — Bulletin Board
VDU — Visual Display Unit
OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts)
A — Ampere
MPT — Male Pipe Thread
KM2 — Square Kilometre
RF — Radio Frequency
QC — Quality Control
IP — Internet Protocol
SALS — Simple Approach Lighting System
FFL — Finished Floor Level
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
H'LINE — Hairline
BTTM — Bottom
IRR — Internal Rate of Return
HTWSSTKS — Hiram, Tyrian, Widow's Son, Sendeth to King Solomon
ASSY — Assembly
ISP — Internet Service Provider
AC — Alternating Current
P&ID — Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
WWW — World Wide Web
ASTM — American Society for Testing and Materials (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
TQM — Total Quality Management
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets