Definitions for IOU
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1. IOUnoun

   an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you'

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1. IOUnoun

   An informal written note promising to pay the stated sum.

   When David couldn't afford to match the money in the poker pot, he added an IOU for the remaining amount instead.

2. Etymology: From the pronunciation of "I owe you", not the initial letters.

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1. IOU

   An IOU (abbreviated from the phrase "I owe you") is usually an informal document acknowledging debt. An IOU differs from a promissory note in that an IOU is not a negotiable instrument and does not specify repayment terms such as the time of repayment. IOUs usually specify the debtor, the amount owed, and sometimes the creditor. IOUs may be signed or carry distinguishing marks or designs to ensure authenticity. In some cases, IOUs may be redeemable for a specific product or service rather than a quantity of currency, constituting a form of scrip.

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1. iou

   IOU, an abbreviation of "I owe you", is typically a written informal acknowledgment of a debt that is owed. It typically refers to an informal document that acknowledges a debt that one party owes to another. It is not a formal legal agreement, but it can still be used as proof of a financial obligation.

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1. IOU

   An IOU is usually an informal document acknowledging debt. An IOU differs from a promissory note in that an IOU is not a negotiable instrument and does not specify repayment terms such as the time of repayment. IOUs usually specify the debtor, the amount owed, and sometimes the creditor. IOUs may be signed or carry distinguishing marks or designs to ensure authenticity. In some cases, IOUs may be redeemable for a specific product or service rather than a quantity of currency.

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1. IOU

   What does IOU stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the IOU acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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How to pronounce IOU?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say IOU in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of IOU in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of IOU in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of IOU in a Sentence

1. Baquer Namazi:

   Yet seven years and two presidents later, I remain caged in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, holding that long overdue IOU along with the unenviable title of the longest held Iranian-American hostage in history.

2. Chris Byrne:

   We recommend you don’t go out and spend $ 100 for a $ 14.99 toy, i have it on good authority Santa will send an IOU, and these will be back in stock right after the New Year.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=IOU
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iou
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iou
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=IOU