QR code, WiFi, PIN, 12 other common online short codes and their meanings

Not only do we come across these short codes almost on daily basis, many of us use them online without really knowing their full meaning. It could be on a website, social media platforms, inbox message or e-mail. People use and say these codes but do not actually know what they mean. The following are common online codes you use:

1. WiFi – Wireless Fidelity.

2. OTP – One Time Password.

3. SMS – Short Message Service.

4. PDF – Portable Document Format.

5. JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group.

6. WWW – World Wide Web.

7. PAN – Permanent Account Number.

8. URL – Uniform Resource Locator.

9. PNG – Portable Network Graphics.

10. GIF – Graphics Interchange Format.

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1. MMS – Multimedia Messaging Service. 

2. GPS – Global Positioning System.

3. QR code – Quick Response Code.

4. KYC – Know Your Customer.

5. PIN – Personal Identification Number.

After knowing the meaning of these codes, do you now understand why you come across them or the need they are required in your work?