What Does TDY Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
TDY means "Temporary Duty."More Observations...
The abbreviation TDY is used in military and law enforcement circles with the meaning "Temporary Duty," to refer to the assignment of personnel to a location other than their permanent duty station. TDY assignments are sometimes referred to as "Temporary Duty Yonder" or "Temporarily Deployed for a Year."Image for TDY
When I write TDY, I mean this:
"Temporary Duty"
Summary of Key Points
"Temporary Duty" is, by far, the most common meaning for TDY when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| TDY | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Temporary Duty |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of TDY Used in a Text
TDY
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