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Uncommonacronym
The correct spelling is acronym.
How to pronounce acronym
/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/
nounIPA: /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/
Say it like: Acr-ony-m
The correct spelling is acronym. An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
- 2.An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
verb
- 1.To form into an acronym.
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