ISO

1. What does ISO stand for?

In search of

ISO stands for "In search of," and is typically seen on social media and in classified and want ads. It is used to communicate that you are looking for something or someone.

While ISO was more often seen in ads in newspapers before the 2000s, the acronym is now more commonly seen on social sites, like Facebook or Twitter. People typically start their post with "ISO," and then follow it with a description of something they need.

One common thing often searched for is a reference for a service like furnace repair or landscaping. People also commonly look for used items others are looking to get rid of, usually for free, like hand-me-down kids shoes or furniture.

Example

ISO a female tennis partner between the ages of 20 and 25.
ISO is commonly used in want ads

ISO is commonly used in want ads

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Updated October 20, 2020
2. What does ISO stand for?

Incentive stock option

An acronym for an employee stock option; requires the holder to hold onto the stock for a longer period of time for better tax treatment, which makes it more risky; taxed at the capital gains rate instead of the ordinary income tax rate; may also stand for "incentive share options."

Example

You have any ISOs with your new job?

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Updated December 4, 2014
3. What does ISO stand for?

Is seeking other

An acronym used in personals (online and offline), i.e. "woman seeking man" or "man seeking woman."

Example

Male, 35, blonde with blue eyes, ISO for a long-term relationship.

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Updated May 6, 2015

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