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acronyms

/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/

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noun

頭字語

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. "

多くの組織は、コミュニケーションを容易にするために、NASAやユニセフのような頭字語を使用して正式名称を短縮しています。

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noun

頭字語

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. "

NASAのような多くの組織は、頭字語で一般的に知られています。

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verb

頭字語にする

To form into an acronym.

Examples :

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

彼らは「National Aeronautics and Space Administration」をNASAという頭字語にした。

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