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acronyms

/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/

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noun

Acronymes

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. "

De nombreuses organisations utilisent des acronymes, comme la NASA et l'UNICEF, pour abréger leurs noms officiels et faciliter la communication.

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noun

Acronymes

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. "

De nombreuses organisations, comme la NASA, sont communément connues par leurs acronymes.

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verb

Former un acronyme

To form into an acronym.

Examples :

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

Ils ont formé l'acronyme « National Aeronautics and Space Administration » en NASA.

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