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Acronym

Verb / ˈækrʌnɪm / Another word for acronym — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, pronounced as its own word.

Synonyms & similar words

initialism abbreviation symbol monogram logo emblem sigil seal stamp mark colophon motto slogan catchphrase watchword byword shibboleth mnemonic

Synonyms by register

Formal

initialism abbreviation

Informal

short form nickname

Antonyms

full name original name complete name unabbreviated name

Common collocations

  • common acronym
  • popular acronym
  • military acronym
  • business acronym
  • define an acronym
  • create an acronym
  • understand an acronym

Word family

noun acronym

Usage note

An acronym is a specific type of abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g., NASA). An initialism is also formed from initial letters but is pronounced letter by letter (e.g., FBI). While often used interchangeably, they are technically distinct.

Example sentences

  1. The FBI is an acronym for Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  2. USA is an acronym for United States of America.
  3. NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
  4. The ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.
  5. The PIN is an acronym for Personal Identification Number.

Quotes

  • An acronym is a word in disguise. - Marshall McLuhan
  • Acronyms, when used in the right way, can be very effective. - Dan Brown
  • I'm not an acronym kind of musician. - Harry Styles

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