Bio

usgb/baɪəʊ,baɪə,baɪˈɑː/
noun

Short for biography, a story about someone's life.

I just read a fascinating bio on Einstein.
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Personal Stories

A bio shares personal stories making it engaging and often inspirational.

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His bio detailed his journey from poverty to success.
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Not An Autobiography

Different from an autobiography, a bio is usually shorter and can be written by someone else.

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The bio on the author was concise and informative.
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Formality Range

Bios can be formal or informal depending on the context and audience.

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Her formal bio was included in the conference brochure.
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