ex.
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Example |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Writing & Everyday, Business & Finance |
| Also written | EX |
ex. has two meanings. It stands for Example (everyday) or Employee experience (human resources).
Meanings of ex. at a glance
| # | ex. stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Example | Writing & Everyday › Everyday |
| 2 | Employee experience | Business & Finance › Human Resources |
1. Example
Writing & Everyday · Everyday Abbreviations
Introduces a sample or illustration, as in "Ex: 555-0123" on forms or "Ex. 3" in textbooks. It is common in instructions, worksheets and informal notes.
Example: Enter your phone number with area code (ex. 312-555-0186) in the box below.
Formal writing prefers e.g. or "for example." Textbooks may also use Ex. for "exercise," and in legal filings Ex. means exhibit, as in "Ex. A." The informal noun "ex," meaning a former partner, is unrelated.
2. Employee experience (EX)
Business & Finance · Human Resources Abbreviations
Sum of what employees encounter at work, from recruiting and onboarding through daily tools, culture, management, development and exit. EX programs use surveys and analytics to improve engagement and retention.
Example: The EX team redesigned onboarding after new hires said their first week felt chaotic.
The term mirrors customer experience (CX) and gained popularity in the late 2010s, when vendors such as Qualtrics and Microsoft (with Viva) marketed EX software. In other contexts, EX can mean express or a former partner.
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