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as an fyi vs as a fyi

The phrase 'as an FYI' is more widely accepted and preferred due to the correct use of the indefinite article 'an' before the acronym 'FYI'. 'As a FYI' is less common and is technically incorrect, but it can still be understood in informal contexts.

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Last updated: September 09, 2024 • 21023 views

as an fyi

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal communication.

This phrase is used to inform someone about something, typically in a casual or friendly manner. 'FYI' stands for 'For Your Information'.

Examples:

Just as an FYI, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
As an FYI, the new policy will be implemented next month.
I thought I'd mention, as an FYI, that the project deadline has been extended.
As an FYI, the office will be closed for renovations next week.
Just wanted to give you, as an FYI, a heads-up about the upcoming changes.

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Apr 19, 2011 ... Using FYI as a noun is perfectly normal and common in business. "As an FYI, check out today's report on sales," is the sort of thing you hear all ...
Feb 11, 2013 ... Just as an FYI. By Isaac Butler. Due to typepad's spam filter not being great, comment moderation is on. If you don't see your comment ...
Jul 10, 2015 ... "I know all you fans want POV streams, but as an FYI to all organizers out there: Teams don't want POV streams DURING the event... ever.
Sep 16, 2015 ... Just as an FYI: iOS 9 releases today, in case your bandwidth is tanking for seemingly unknown reasons. (self.sysadmin). submitted 4 months ...

Alternatives:

Just a heads-up, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
For your information, the new policy will be implemented next month.
I thought I'd mention, as a side note, that the project deadline has been extended.
As a reminder, the office will be closed for renovations next week.
Just wanted to let you know, as a quick note, about the upcoming changes.

as a fyi

This phrase is less common but can still be understood in informal contexts.

This phrase is also used to inform someone about something, typically in a casual or friendly manner. 'FYI' stands for 'For Your Information'.

Examples:

Just as a FYI, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
As a FYI, the new policy will be implemented next month.
I thought I'd mention, as a FYI, that the project deadline has been extended.
As a FYI, the office will be closed for renovations next week.
Just wanted to give you, as a FYI, a heads-up about the upcoming changes.

Show examples from the web [+]

Jan 28, 2013 ... The AK457 Guide Jacket started out as a FYi initiative to design a purpose built jacket for working mountain guides. We spent a couple of ...
Jan 31, 2013 ... The AK457 Guide Jacket started out as a FYi initiative to design a purpose built jacket for working mountain guides. We spent a couple of ...
... on through - hope I didn't give you gray hair, just so rarely happens, if it's the site of someone in the WordPress community, I always let them know as a FYI -
Jul 31, 2015 ... Homeworld (video game) also has a similar concept, as a FYI. Of course, that's relevant really only within the story line of the game and not in ...

Alternatives:

Just a heads-up, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
For your information, the new policy will be implemented next month.
I thought I'd mention, as a side note, that the project deadline has been extended.
As a reminder, the office will be closed for renovations next week.
Just wanted to let you know, as a quick note, about the upcoming changes.

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