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▸ noun: (linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
▸ noun: Generally such abbreviations, including those pronounced as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
▸ noun: Exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser").
▸ noun: (linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
▸ verb: To form into an acronym.
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▸ noun: (linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
▸ noun: Generally such abbreviations, including those pronounced as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
▸ noun: Exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser").
▸ noun: (linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
▸ verb: To form into an acronym.
▸ Also see acronym
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