eow

eow is an acronym or initialism that appears in multiple contexts. It is not a word with a fixed definition, and its meaning depends on the domain in which it is used.

A widely encountered use is End of Week, abbreviated EOW, in business, scheduling, and project management. It denotes a deadline or event by the end of the standard workweek, often Friday, though the exact day can vary by organization or region.

A second common meaning is End of Watch, also abbreviated EOW, used in law enforcement, emergency services, and military contexts. It refers to the end of a duty shift or to memorialize an officer or service member who has died in the line of duty.

Other uses exist in specific organizations or fields, including internal project codes or product names. These usages are not standardized and may be unique to a particular company or community.

In writing, EOW is typically written in all caps in formal documents, though case can vary in informal contexts. When encountered, the intended meaning is usually inferred from surrounding text or documentation.

See also: End of Week; End of Watch.