Learn English – What does ‘Ibid’ mean in this context

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Someone I know got a interview call letter part of which read as this:

.. you are requested to appear for the ibid interview ..

What does ibid mean in this context?

Best Answer

I believe that in this case it means the person who wrote the letter does not know the proper usage of ibid.. The proper usage of ibid. is in a bibliography or footnote to refer to the previous citation.

From the context, I would assume that the writer of the letter mentions the interview in a prior sentence, and now is trying to recall the same information.

For example:

We will be interviewing you on our show "Brightly Colored Morning Extravaganza."
You are requested to appear for ibid interview on Thursday at 7 AM.

Unfortunately, this seems to be the work of a pseudo-intellectual. I know this because, as the adage goes, it takes one to know one!

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