Workplace Acronyms: A–Z Meanings

LGTM means “looks good to me.” It’s a quick approval in code reviews, document reviews and email. Learn when it’s enough and when to say more.

QA stands for quality assurance: the processes a business uses to make sure products and services meet set standards before they reach customers.

TBC means “to be confirmed”: a detail is planned but not final. Learn how it differs from TBD and TBA, with workplace examples.

SOW stands for statement of work: a document that defines a project’s scope, deliverables, timeline and payment. See what goes in one and a simple example.

RFQ stands for request for quote (or quotation): a document asking suppliers for prices on clearly defined goods or services. See how it differs from an RFP.

At work, RTO usually stands for return to office: an employer plan for staff to work on-site again. It can also mean recovery time objective in IT.

SLA means service level agreement: a promise about the level of service a provider will deliver, like uptime or response times. See examples and key terms.

QTD means “quarter-to-date”: results from the start of the current quarter until today. See how it’s calculated and how it compares with MTD and YTD.

POC can mean “point of contact” or “proof of concept” at work. Learn how to tell them apart, see examples and know when to spell it out.

EHS stands for environment, health and safety: the team, rules and programs that keep workers safe and a business compliant with environmental laws.