Where does the word "OK" came from?

Philippines
October 21, 2008 4:38am CST
today we're always using the word 'OK' to signify that we affirm or we agree to what the other people is talking about, we even unconsciously used it as an expression. but i really wonder where did that word originated and what does it stands for?do you have any idea guys?
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kedves
@kedves (728)
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21 Oct 08
www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutwordorigins/ok if you check this website you will see there are a number of places it may have emanated from but unfortunately there is not one in particular that can prove or confirm the origin. but its a great topic thanks :)
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Arkie69
@Arkie69 (2156)
• United States
21 Oct 08
The word OK came about in early telegraph days. It was simply a short cut that saved a lot of code sending. There have been others added since then. WX means Weather. A lot of Ham Radio operators still use code and several of these short cut terms.