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What does "OWI" (tag) stand for?

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Started December 6th, 2024 · 6 replies · Latest reply by Sadiquecat 1 year ago

noisymichael

57 sounds

20 posts

1 year ago
#1

Just curious - what is the meaning of "OWI", which is a fairly common tag here on Freesound? A quick googling didn't yield any obvious meaning for it

Sadiquecat

3,396 sounds

448 posts

1 year ago
#2

I had a search for it but didn't find a solid conclusion.
But I highly think it must be a school. Uploads come from multiple users in chunks at the same time.
But if anyone has a solid awnser or is from OWI id love to hear about it.

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9voltfan

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1 year ago
#3

Well, OWI can mean Operating While Intoxicated, Office of War Information, Occupational Work Injury, or Other Worlds Interactive.
Do these meanings apply to you?

~ 9-Volt Fan
qubodup

1,553 sounds

494 posts

1 year ago
#4

Open Window Institute

Found in the profile of one of the users using the tag.

noisymichael

57 sounds

20 posts

1 year ago
#5

looks like qubodup has solved the mystery smile

Sadiquecat

3,396 sounds

448 posts

1 year ago
#6

Indeed ! Thanks Qubodup !

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