ESC is an abbreviation that stands for the term "Escape". It is a widely used term in the computer world and is typically used to refer to the escape key on a keyboard. The escape key has many synonyms such as "abort" or "cancel". When working on a computer, the escape key is used to exit a program, stop a command, or simply cancel an action. Other synonyms for the term ESC include "back out", "evade", "flee", "retreat", "run away", and "withdraw". These synonyms all carry the same meaning as ESC and can be used interchangeably depending on the context.