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acronyms

/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/

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noun

Acrónimos

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. "

Muchas organizaciones usan acrónimos, como la NASA y UNICEF, para acortar sus nombres oficiales y facilitar la comunicación.

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noun

Acrónimos

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. "

Muchas organizaciones, como la NASA, son comúnmente conocidas por sus acrónimos.

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verb

Formar en acrónimo

To form into an acronym.

Examples :

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

Formaron en acrónimo "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" en NASA.

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