Acronyms

Various acronyms (and backronyms?).

• 2STGNB: two-spirit, trans, and non-binary
• AM = amplitude modulated/modulation
• AML = anti money-laundering
• BAU = business as usual
• BDFL = benevolent dictator for life
• CYA = cover your ass
• EBITDA = earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization
• ERS = Egyptian Rat Screw; Elevator Repair Service
• EVOO = extra virgin olive oil
• FM = frequency modulated/modulation
• FP&A = financial planning and analysis
• FTFY = fixed that for you
• FTP = file transfer protocol; f the police
• FUD = fear, uncertainty, and doubt (as in, FUD-sowing)
• GOS = general operating support
• IANAL = I am not a lawyer
• IED = improvised explosive device
• IUD = intrauterine device
• KYC = know your customer/client
• LGTM = looks good to me
• MVP = minimum viable product; most valuable player
• NOTAFLOF = no one turned away for lack of funds
• OSPO = open source program office
• PITA = pain in the ass
• POA = power of attorney
• QRE = qualified research expenses
• SEPA = single euro payments area
• SGTM = sounds good to me
• SSDD = same shit, different day
• TIL = today I learned
• TOC = table of contents, theory of change
• TPU = tensor processing unit
• UHF = ultra high frequency
• USP = unique selling point
• UTFS = use the fucking search
• VHF = very high frequency