Wk

Wk is a two-letter string that functions as an abbreviation in multiple contexts. Its meaning is highly dependent on the field and formatting.

In timekeeping and scheduling, wk commonly stands for week. It appears in calendars, timesheets, project plans, and sports schedules to denote a specific week, such as “Wk 12.” Some style guides prefer to write it as “wk.” with a period, while others use the plain form without punctuation.

In cricket notation, wk (often written as Wk or WK in some sources) denotes a wicket, the dismissal of a batsman. Scorecards and match reports use this abbreviation to record dismissals during an innings.

Other uses exist in various niche domains, including as acronyms for organizations, products, or codes in particular industries or regions. Because there is no universal standard for the abbreviation beyond its general function, the intended meaning must be inferred from context and accompanying terminology.

Notes on usage include that lowercase wk is common in informal writing and data tables, whereas uppercase WK may appear in headings or abbreviation-heavy documentation. When encountering Wk, it is prudent to consider whether the surrounding text refers to time periods, sports scoring, or a domain-specific shorthand.

See also: week, cricket wicket, wicket-keeper (as related terms in sports contexts).