IIRC stands for “if I remember correctly”, close to “if I'm not mistaken”: iirc, the last bus leaves at 11:40. The writer answers from memory and warns that they might be wrong. It's chat and forum language; in an email, write it in full.
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iirc = if I remember correctly; iirc, + remembered fact
- iirc, the last bus leaves at 11:40
- We used the smaller meeting room last year, iirc.
- iirc, you wanted two copies, but let me check the message
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First versionIf I remind correctly, the last bus leaves at 11:40.
RevisionIf I remember correctly, the last bus leaves at 11:40.
Remind and remember look alike and are constantly confused. Remember means you recall something yourself; remind means you make someone else recall it: remind me. Here you're checking your own memory, so remember.
AFAIK means “as far as I know”: the information may be incomplete. IIRC means “if I remember correctly”: the doubt is about memory. IDK means “I don't know”, with no answer at all.
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You are unsure whether your memory is accurate. ___, we paid a deposit when we booked.
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IIRC — The writer isn't sure they remember the deposit correctly, so IIRC. FYI simply informs and doesn't signal any doubt.
Recall a detail from a past trip or order. Write a short reply with iirc and say where the detail can be checked.
iirc, breakfast was included, but the confirmation email should say for sure
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