noun General Slang

HQ

aitch-CUE · noun · informal

Headquarters — the command element of a unit.

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'Headquarters' — the command element and central location from which a military unit is directed and administered.

“"HQ wants a full accountability report by noon."”
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HQ In A Sentence

"HQ wants a full accountability report by noon."

Origin & Usage

Long-standing military abbreviation of 'headquarters'.

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What does HQ mean?

HQ stands for 'Headquarters' — the command element and central location from which a military unit is directed and administered.

Is HQ used outside the military?

Yes. HQ is widely used in business and everyday speech to mean a company's or organization's main office or central location.

How is HQ used in a unit?

It refers to the command element that issues direction, as in 'HQ wants a full accountability report by noon'.

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