Navigate Lingo
Browse acronyms, full names and workplace terms used across the Singapore Government. Page 6.
Search by acronym, alias, full name, or term. Put a phrase in quotation marks to match it exactly.
Choose one domain to narrow the results.
The military capability centred on protected combat vehicles and armoured warfare.
A museum presenting the history, development and heritage of the Singapore Army.
The Army function responsible for collecting, analysing and distributing intelligence for planning and operations.
An election official appointed to assist the Returning Officer with election administration and operations.
An investment measure comparing average annual accounting profit with the initial or average amount invested.
A rapid diagnostic test that detects specific antigens from a pathogen, commonly used for quick COVID-19 screening.
The national standard time used in Argentina, at UTC-3.
Public-private research centre that develops advanced manufacturing, remanufacturing and industrialisation technologies with industry partners.
A yearly review of an organisation's security posture, controls and outstanding risks.
A request for something to be done at the earliest practical opportunity.
Singapore's advertising self-regulatory body, which administers advertising standards and handles complaints about advertisements.
MFA's foundation programme equipping new Foreign Service Administrative Specialists with basic technical, administrative and operational skills.
An earlier ASEAN security-cooperation framework that preceded the ASEAN Political-Security Community.
A multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment for moderate-to-severe mental-health conditions while supporting community providers.
The ASEAN Community pillar focused on social development, culture, health, education, the environment and people-centred cooperation.
The Singapore Police Force command that coordinates scam prevention, disruption and investigation.
Technology that automates the tracking, movement, replenishment and coordination of goods through a supply chain.
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction and patterns of behaviour or interests to varying degrees.
The regional organisation promoting political, economic and social cooperation among Southeast Asian member states.
An ASEAN-led cooperation grouping connecting Southeast Asian member states with China, Japan and South Korea.
An MFA programme updating Foreign Service Administrative Specialists through practice-oriented workshops in project management, administration and social media.
The HSA group providing forensic, analytical and scientific services.
The Army body responsible for independent safety oversight, inspections, investigations and safety assurance.
A shipboard system or procedure for safely securing and moving aircraft across a vessel's deck or hangar areas.
A structured suicide-intervention course that teaches participants to recognise risk, engage a person in crisis and develop an immediate safety plan.
A manager responsible for the operation, support and lifecycle of application services.
An ASEAN centre that monitors regional weather, climate, land fires and transboundary haze and provides related information services.
Non-profit business association representing and supporting small and medium enterprises in Singapore.
A tingling or calming sensory response that some people experience from particular sounds, movements or personal-attention cues.
A short form referring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
An officer providing administrative, coordination and operational support to a team or organisation.
A national review that recommended stronger applied learning, career pathways and recognition for polytechnic and ITE graduates.
A naval security team deployed aboard vessels to deter and respond to maritime threats.
An HDB priority scheme for eligible second-timer divorced or widowed parents with children.
The standard time used in several countries on the Arabian Peninsula, at UTC+3.
The standard time used in parts of Atlantic Canada and the Caribbean, at UTC-4.
A professional who directs aircraft movements to maintain safe, orderly and efficient air traffic.
A World Health Organization classification code that groups medicines by the organ or system they affect and their therapeutic and chemical properties.
An Army centre that evaluates unit training, operational readiness and performance against required standards.
An annual television and media-content marketplace and conference held in Singapore as part of the Singapore Media Festival.
The coordination of aircraft flows to balance traffic demand with available airspace and airport capacity.
An enterprise system for storing, organising, retrieving and managing documents and other organisational content.
A month-long MFA attachment giving officers hands-on experience working at a Singapore overseas mission.
Singapore's annual flagship technology event bringing together conferences, exhibitions and discussions on digital innovation and policy.
An asset still being built or developed, with eligible costs accumulated until it is ready for use.
A policy defining how people may use an organisation’s devices, networks, systems or digital services safely and responsibly.
A trade union representing employees across Singapore's public service and related organisations, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
A trade union representing employees of statutory boards and related public-sector organisations, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.