AR
Augmented reality
AR stands for augmented reality, which is a view of a real-world environment that is modified by video, graphics, GPS data, or sound generated by a computer. It is used to enhance a person's perception of the environment around him or her.
AR consists of several hardware components such as sensors, input devices, a processor, and a display and may be implemented in a variety of ways such as mobile devices, eyeglasses, contact lenses, headsets, monitors, and projection systems. AR is utilized in a wide variety of fields that require augmented reality, which include architecture, construction, education, medical, sports, and video games.
Example

Pokémon Go screen with AR turned on
Related Slang
VR | Virtual reality |
IVL | In virtual life |
VG | Video game |
Gamer | A video game player |
tech | Technology |
Techlexic | Unable to comprehend technology |
Categories
Action required
AR stands for "action required," which is typically used in emails to communicate that you want something done by a specific person.
It is most often utilized in work-related emails coordinating tasks within a team to complete a project. AR may also be accompanied by the AB acronym, which is used to coordinate the time or dates on which tasks must be completed.
AR is primarily used for large-scale projects with a lot of moving parts. Examples of these bigger projects include developing an app or website to be launched or planning an elaborate retirement party for the CEO.
Example
When action is required by you to complete a task
Related Slang
AB | Action by |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
AEAP | As early as possible |
On it | Handling that task |
AYDY | Are you done yet? |
DIY | Do it yourself |
EOW | End of week |
hw | Homework |
Categories
Accounts receivable
A financial acronym that represents money that has yet to be received by a company for goods and services purchased on credit; affects other financial-performance measures, which includes days payable, working capital, and the current ratio; as it goes down, the company's working capital increases.
Example
Related Slang
AP | Accounts payable |
EBT | Earnings before taxes |
ISO | Incentive stock option |
NSO | Non-qualified stock option |
NQSO | Non-qualified stock option |
CEO | Chief executive officer |
CFO | Chief financial officer |
P/E | Price-to-Earnings Ratio |
EPS | Earnings per share |
A weapon used in FPS gaming to refer to a class of automatic firing weapons.