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acronym::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | initialism |
| Type of | word form, form, signifier, descriptor |
| Derivation | acronymic, acronymous |
the word `scuba' is an acronym for s(elf)-c(ontained) u(nderwater) b(reathing) a(pparatus).
Examples of acronym
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I first heard the acronym in the 90s from the mouths of an Englishman I believe.
From the economist.com
It is also unnecessary to include an acronym in addition to the name in a title.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The term RADAR was coined in 1941 as an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In Spring 2010, the channel dropped the acronym and is now known simply as GOLD.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's probably Obama's fault that Rusty was too drunk to Google an acronym, too.
From the battleland.blogs.time.com
As soon as an acronym becomes common, it breeds a litter of identical children.
From the time.com
The acronym stands for attitude, commitment, enthusiasm, innovation and teamwork.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Russia is an odd-one out and not in the same league as the rest of the acronym.
From the economist.com
That was the acronym you learned back in Algebra I for how to multiply binomials.
From the scienceblogs.com
- A word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name
- (acronymic) characterized by the use of acronyms
- Acronyms and initialisms are abbreviations that are formed using the initial components in a phrase or name. These components may be individual letters (as in CEO) or parts of words (as in Benelux). ...
- (Acronyms) An acronym is an abbreviation coined from the initial letter of each successive word in a term or phrase. ...
- (Acronyms) abbreviations for programs, laws, conditions, etc. used among professionals and families in the industries. Here is a printable list of acronyms that are commonly used.
- (Acronyms) A list of acronyms is provided for reference purposes while using this web site.
- (Acronyms) A word formed from the first letters of a name, for example: AQF for Australian Qualifications Framework.
- (Acronyms) Abbreviations in which the initial letters of the words in the name are written and spoken as a single word, e.g., NADE Affix A morpheme attached to a word root, a prefix, or a suffix.
- (Acronyms) BT Technology, Information, and Publications
