On social media chats and text messages, you’ll come across different acronyms, one of which is FTR. Most people use FTR as short for “for the record.” Read on to discover how to use FTR in your everyday online communication, as well as alternative FTR meanings.
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What Is FTR Online?
Online, FTR refers to “for the record.” An opinion, suggestion, or observation someone thinks is important can have FTR with it. This is especially the case if you believe a negative outcome could result.
That said, it doesn’t have to be a serious matter. Nor do you have to be protecting yourself. For example, sometimes people use FTR so they can’t later be blamed for not saying something.
Examples:
- FTR, there will be a significant economic impact in the United States.
- FTR, I was against having market participants from the start; I’m not happy to have been proven right.
- We should reduce the number of changes if we want to finish it in less time. FTR.
- FTR, I think we should paint the walls before we install the new sink.
- FTR, my spouse said that swapping the transmission system is a terrible idea, or at least I think so.
- My vote is to lock all official websites to protect sensitive information. Just FTR.
- FTR, we need consultation from different contractors and even executive departments.
- We should put the list of subjects in alphabetical order. FTR.
- Clarification of content such as federal benefits and current statutory restrictions. FTR.
- The overall implementing authority has an interim rule. FTR
- We should comply with the necessary regulations, most especially the code of federal regulations.
- A review of the benefits is needed before releasing it to the immediate family. FTR
- FTR, a civil union is better for all domestic partnerships.
- FTR, we should lower the company expenses and increase our monthly auctions and bids.
When and How to Use FTR?
FTR is an acronym that you’re most likely to see in casual or private conversations on social media or in texts.
What about in spoken conversations? It’s more likely you’ll hear “For the record” instead. Using acronyms in spoken language often doesn’t save any syllables or breaths and can strike people as odd. (A good example of an exception is NATO– the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.)
People most commonly use FTR before they say whatever it is they need to say. However, you can see in the examples that it’s not always at the beginning.
Like other acronyms, FTR should be capitalized, but it’s not uncommon to see it in lowercase.
Related FTR Terms
There are some terms pretty closely related to FTR. The following terms are three common ones and their meanings.
- IIRCC (If I recall correctly): One usage of this is to indicate that you think you remember something correctly but don’t know for sure. Another is a more chiding take similar to “I told you so” when an outcome you warned against occurs.
- FWIW (For what it’s worth): This is a way of adding your take on something and saying it might or might not have any bearing. But at least you said it.
- IMO (In my opinion) and IMHO (In my humble opinion): These indicate you are sharing your position but not presenting it as fact.
Other FTR Meanings
In the intro, we mentioned that there are other FTR meanings. Here are some of them:
Financial Transmission Right
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First Time Reader
This other FTR meaning refers to someone reading something for the first time. It can be a book, naother publication, or even an entire subject matter.
Federal Travel Regulation
You might at first think a federal travel regulation is a TSA rule, but it’s not. This FTR is a collection of rules about how federal employees relocate and travel. It also addresses others whose travel is covered by the federal government.
Failure to Report
Say you have a job that requires you to alert authorities about something. A good example is a teacher suspecting child abuse. Not reporting it is an FTR.
Financial Transaction Request
This is a formal request to get a financial transaction going. It can be a loan application, a payment, a transfer, or something else.
First Time Resolution
If you work in customer service, you know what this means. It’s the percentage of customer questions/complaints/etc. resolved during the initial contact.
First Time Right Metric
And here’s one you’ll know if you’re in manufacturing or providing services. Getting things right the first time and not needing revisions or redos is the FTR meaning here.
Final Thoughts
In summary, the FTR meaning is “for the record.” What you’re saying is that you want your opinion or recommendation to be recorded and remembered. Maybe you want an official record, or maybe you just want to speak your piece. Either way, you did!
