Computer Abbreviations
2025 as named by our teammates
State Facts
Real Estate
Word Origins
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www

World wide web

200

IEF ____. This term describes a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

IEF Storm

200

Extending to the N.Y. border, Allegheny National Forest is the only National Forest in this state

What is Pennsylvania?
200

This term refers to the increase in the value of a property over time.

What is appreciation?

200

This insect's name may derive from a belief that witches shaped like them flew around stealing butter

What is a Butterfly?

400

FTP

File Transfer Protocol

400

"Year of ____" this shortened term for the rapidly evolving technology referring to systems capable of creating content, from text and images to music and code, often powered by advanced machine learning models

GenAI

400

This state is nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes and is known for its cold winters and hockey culture.

Minnesota

400

The right of the property owner to use, control, or occupy the air space over his property; subject to the requirements of aerial navigation and government regulations

What are air rights?

400

The name of the marimba may derive from Kimbundu, a Bantu language of this continent

What is Africa?

600

API

Application Programming Interface

600

Used to describe a period of overwhelming activity, this two-word phrase conveys a schedule so packed it feels nearly out of control. The first word can describe something wildly unpredictable, extremely intense, or just plain out of the ordinary.

Crazy busy

600

This state’s flag features a beehive, symbolizing industry and hard work.

Utah

600

The traditional rule of thumb for mortgage holders is don't do this unless you can lower your interest by 2%

What is refinance
600

This word for scowl is derived from the Old Irish "sron" which means nose.

What is Frown?

800

GPT

Generative Pre-trained Transformer / GUID partition table

800

Defined as "providing satisfaction; gratifying." This word describes something that brings a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction, often as a result of hard work or a meaningful effort.

Rewarding

800

The tallest living tree, named Hyperion, is a coast redwood and stands at an incredible height of over 379 feet in this state.

California

800

For condo dwellers, HOA stands for this, as in "Those cheapos at the HOA don't want to put in a tennis court"

What is homeowner's association?

800

A Middle English word for a small horse gave us this term for a favorite pastime.

What is hobby?

1000

PDF

Portable Data Format
1000

2-word phrase symbolizing fresh starts and opportunities, this two-word phrase often marks the start of a new chapter, whether in relationships, careers, or personal growth

New Beginnings

1000

This New England state, whose capital is home to Fenway Park, the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use, played a crucial role in the early days of the American Revolution.

What is Massachusetts?

1000

Often physically attached to the home, they're items that were once personal property but are now part of the sale

What are fixtures
1000

An Italian word meaning cool & fresh gave us the name of this art of painting on plaster

What is fresco?