Common Business Abbreviations: dept., perf., w/

Master essential business abbreviations with this informative video lesson.

This video introduces 3 commonly used business abbreviations that you are likely to encounter in the workplace.

• dept.: This abbreviation stands for "department". It's frequently used in business communication to refer to various departments within a company. For example, "You should call the Human Resources dept".
• perf.: This abbreviation means "perfect". It's often used informally in emails and messages to indicate agreement or approval. For example, "That sounds perf. to me".
• w/: This abbreviation means "with". It's a shorthand way to indicate accompaniment or inclusion in informal business writing. For example, "Are you coming w/ me?"

By learning these abbreviations, you can improve your business English and communicate more efficiently. These short forms save time and are commonly understood in professional environments.