SLR

What Does SLR Mean?

SLR means "Single Lens Reflex" and "Sorry, Late Reply/Response." Here is more information about each of these definitions of SLR.

Single Lens Reflex

In photography, the abbreviation SLR means 'Single Lens Reflex.' An SLR is a camera that uses a mirror and prism system that displays through the lens exactly what will be captured.

With the advent of digital photography, digital SLR cameras were referred to as DSLRs. However, film SLRs are no longer manufactured and all modern SLRs are now digital.

Sorry, Late Reply/Response

In text-based chat, SLR is often used with the meaning "Sorry, Late Reply" or "Sorry, Late Response."

In this context, SLR can be used interchangeably with the abbreviation SFLR ("Sorry For Late Reply/Response").

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Summary of Key Points for First Definition of SLR

"Single Lens Reflex" is a common definition for SLR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, especially among photography enthusiasts.
SLR
Definition:Single Lens Reflex
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Sorry Late Reply/Response" is another common definition for SLR in text messaging.
SLR
Definition:Sorry Late Reply/Response
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Example of SLR Used in a Text

SLR

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