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acronym

/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/

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noun

Akronym

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").

Examples :

""NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration." "

NASA ist ein Akronym für die National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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noun

Akronym, Initialwort

An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

Examples :

"NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "

NASA ist ein Akronym für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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verb

Zu einem Akronym bilden

To form into an acronym.

Examples :

"The students acronymed the long phrase "International Space Station" to create the familiar acronym, ISS. "

Die Schüler bildeten aus dem langen Satz „International Space Station“ das Akronym ISS.

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