priv

IPA/pɹˈɪv/
IPA/pɹˈɪv/

priv — abbreviation

1. Priv. is a written shortening of the word 'private' or 'privately'. It is used o

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釋義

Priv. is a written shortening of the word 'private' or 'privately'. It is used on envelopes, documents, signs, and forms to show that something is personal, not for the public, or not shared with others.

例句

A notice on the laboratory door read 'Priv.' — only authorised staff could enter.

on a door sign to restrict entry

The envelope was marked 'Priv.' so the mail carrier knew not to open it.

marked 'Priv.' on envelopes for confidentiality

同義詞
  • confidential

    stronger emphasis on secrecy, often used in formal or legal contexts

  • personal

    refers to matters belonging to one individual rather than the public

反義詞
  • public

    opposite in meaning — open to or shared by everyone

  • official

    used for business or institutional matters rather than personal ones

用法筆記

Frequently written with a period (full stop) after it — 'priv.' — especially in British English. You will see it on office doors, file folders, envelope corners, and memo headings. It is not a complete word and should not be used in formal speech.

常見錯誤

❌I sent a priv message to my boss.
✅I sent a private message to my boss.
💡'priv' is an abbreviation for writing only; in full sentences, use the complete word 'private'.
❌The priv. of our customers is important.
✅The privacy of our customers is important.
💡'priv.' does not stand for 'privacy'; use the full noun when that is the intended meaning.