What Does IB Mean in a Text?
IB means "Inspired By" and "International Baccalaureate." Here is more information about each of these definitions of IB.
Inspired By
On social media apps such as TikTok, IB usually means "Inspired By." It is used to tag and give credit to another user or trend that has inspired the poster to make their own video.
IB is used similarly to DC, when DC means "dance credit."
International Baccalaureate
IB is also used to refer to the International Baccalaureate, a full-time education programme for students aged 16 to 18 years that takes two years to complete.
IB students take six subjects, plus a "Theory of Knowledge" course. They must also write an "Extended Essay."
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When I write IB, I mean this:
"Inspired By"
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"Inspired By" is the most common definition for IB on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
| IB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Inspired By |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"International Baccalaureate" is another common definition for IB.
| IB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | International Baccalaureate |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at IB
Whether used with the meaning "Inspired By" or "International Baccalaureate," IB is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Eye Bee").
Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words (e.g., GOAT, SLAPP).
Example of IB Used in a Text
IB
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See Also
COED (coeducational)GCSE (general certificate of secondary education)GED (general educational development)NED (non-educated delinquent)NEET (not in education, employment or training)SEN (special educational needs)SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)SPED (special education)UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
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