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acronyms

/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/

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noun

Akronyme

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 :

"Many organizations use acronyms, like NASA and UNICEF, to shorten their official names for easier communication. "

Viele Organisationen verwenden Akronyme wie NASA und UNICEF, um ihre offiziellen Namen für eine einfachere Kommunikation zu verkürzen.

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noun

Akronyme

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

Examples :

"Many organizations, like NASA, are commonly known by their acronyms. "

Viele Organisationen, wie die NASA, sind allgemein durch ihre Akronyme bekannt.

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verb

In ein Akronym umwandeln

To form into an acronym.

Examples :

"They acronymed "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" into NASA. "

Sie wandelten „National Aeronautics and Space Administration“ in NASA um.

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