RC
What Does RC Mean in a Text?
RC means "Rate/Comment," "Real Chat," "Release Candidate," "Remote Control" (or "Radio Controlled"), and "Roll Call." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.A Closer Look at RC
The abbreviation RC has a number of meanings in texting and chat, depending on the context in which it is used. The most common meanings, in alphabetical order, are:- "Rate/Comment" - Used often on social media or online forums asking people to rate and comment on posted content.
- "Real Chat" - This is sometimes used in online conversation to indicate that the user wants to have a genuine, meaningful discussion.
- "Release Candidate" - A version of a program that is nearly ready for release but may still have a few bugs.
- "Remote Control" or "Radio Controlled" - Used commonly in discussions about electronics or hobbyist contexts, like RC cars or planes.
- "Roll Call" - In some online groups or communities, RC is used to check who is currently present or active.
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When I write RC, I mean this:
"Rate/Comment"
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"Rate/Comment" is a common definition for RC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| RC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Rate/Comment |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"Real Chat" is another definition for RC.| RC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Real Chat |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition
"Release Candidate" is another definition for RC.| RC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Release Candidate |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Specialists |
Summary of Key Points for the Fourth Definition
"Remote Control" (or "Radio Controlled") is a very common definition for RC.| RC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Remote Control / Radio Controlled |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Fifth Definition
RC also means "Roll Call."| RC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Roll Call |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at RC
RC is classified as an initialism. Initialisms are abbreviations pronounced one letter at a time.Other examples of initialisms are: Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words. For example:
Example of RC Used in a Text
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See Also
BETA (better, pre-release version) CB (citizens band, clickbait, closed beta, cock block) CTM (chat to me, chuckling to myself) IRL (in real life) OB (open beta, oh brother!) ROOM RATER (room arbiter Twitter account) WECHAT (Chinese social media and messaging app) WUWCB (what do you want to chat about?)Quiz
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