What Does ETD Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
ETD means "Estimated Time Of Departure."More Observations...
ETD is an abbreviation most commonly used with the meaning "Estimated Time Of Departure." This is the date and time at which a journey is expected to start. The abbreviation ETD is formally and most commonly used in the transport industry, but it is also widely used by the general public. Of note:- ETD is sometimes expanded as "Expected Time Of Departure."
- ETD is sometimes used to mean "Estimated Time Of Delivery".
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When I write ETD, I mean this:
ETD usually means Estimated Time Of Departure
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:ETD | |
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Definition: | Estimated Time of Departure |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of ETD in Sentences
Here are examples of ETD in conversations:- Announcer: The 1340 departure to New York has been delayed due to new visa regulations. ETD is now 1984.
- Rob: I'm getting dinner ready. What time will you be home?.
- Simon: I'm just finishing up here. ETD 10 minutes.
An Academic Look at ETD
ETD is an initialism abbreviation with the meaning "Estimated Time Of Departure." Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eee Tee Dee).What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said something like "expected time of departure" or "scheduled departure time" instead of using the abbreviation ETD to mean "Estimated Time Of Departure."Example of ETD Used in a Text
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