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The full form of ASAP is As Soon As Possible (‘जितनी जल्दी हो सके’, ‘जल्दी से जल्दी’ या ‘अतिशीघ्र’). ASAP was used as a military shorthand writing for an urgent operational requirement. Later, the ‘as soon as possible’ started its use in the everyday business language.
The term ‘ASAP’ signifies an urgency of any work or task. However, it does not mean ‘immediately’ rather a particular deadline like ‘by 5 pm today’ can be the exact order or request by an individual.
Captain Annis G. Thompson mentioned in his Korean War account ‘The Greatest Airlift’ in 1954 that the emergency supply drops were made available ‘ASAP’.
In the American Military, the ASAP signifies the ‘Army Substance Abuse Program’ for resolving the misuse of alcohol and drugs. However, in terms of computer, the ASAP means ‘Aggregate Server Access Protocol’.
Full Form of ASAP in Computer
- In computer terms, the ASAP means ‘As Soon As Possible’. It is used in Email, Chat, and requests for important work on top priority.
- For Example: ‘Please switch on the server ASAP’. It means that the task should be completed within very less time.
- In computer networking related terms, ASAP means the ‘Aggregate Server Access Protocol’ or ‘Asynchronous Service Access Protocol’.
- The use of ASAP at the workplace means ‘urgency of any task’ and does not mean ‘immediately’.
Full Form of ASAP in Army
- The term ‘ASAP’ in the military of the United States of America generally means the Army Substance Abuse Program.
- It is an army program for the prevention of substance abuse and to help the soldiers who require help in maintaining speed, discipline, health, work efficiency, and always be war ready.
- The term ASAP can also mean ‘Army Streamlined Acquisition Process’.
Famous Quotes on ASAP
| S.No. | Quote | Author or Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today." | Wayne Dyer |
| 2 | "The best way to get something done is to begin it immediately." | Proverb |
| 3 | "Urgency is a force that creates momentum. When you act ASAP, intent becomes reality." | Proverb |
| 4 | "An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory." | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| 5 | "Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand." | Napoleon Hill |
| 6 | "Speed is useful only if you are running in the right direction." | Joel A. Barker |
| 7 | "When everything is designated ASAP, nothing is actually a priority." | Workplace Rule |
| 8 | "Delaying a decision is itself a decision, usually the wrong one." | Management Proverb |
| 9 | "Action takes precedence over perfection when time is of the essence." | Military Proverb |
| 10 | "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." | Mother Teresa |
Synonyms of As Soon As Possible
| S.No. | Synonym | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Immediately | Please reply immediately. |
| 2 | At once | Send the report at once. |
| 3 | Right away | Call me right away. |
| 4 | Without delay | Submit the form without delay. |
Related Antonyms
| S.No. | Antonym | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Later | I will do it later. |
| 2 | At leisure | You may review it at leisure. |
| 3 | When convenient | Please respond when convenient. |
| 4 | At your earliest convenience | Please reply at your earliest convenience. |
Other Important Related Acronyms
| S.No. | Acronym | Full Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOD | End of Day |
| 2 | COB | Close of Business |
| 3 | ETA | Estimated Time of Arrival |
| 4 | TAT | Turnaround Time |
| 5 | SLA | Service Level Agreement |
| 6 | P1 | Priority 1 |
| 7 | FYI | For Your Information |
| 8 | TBD | To Be Determined |
FAQs
What is the full form of ASAP?
The ASAP full form is As Soon As Possible.
What is the full form of ASAP in Hindi?
ASAP full form in hindi is ‘जितनी जल्दी हो सके’, ‘जल्दी से जल्दी’ या ‘अतिशीघ्र’.
What are the synonyms for ASAP?
Some of the synonyms of ASAP are immediately, right now, right away, and promptly.
