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Acronyms

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

Definition

Acronyms are words formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. I learned about many acronyms in school, like NASA and FBI.
  2. Sometimes it can be hard to remember what an acronym stands for.
  3. We use acronyms to make long phrases easier to say and write.
  4. The acronym for the United States of America is USA.
  5. Many companies have their own acronyms, like IBM and BMW.

Quotes

  • 'There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.' - Alan J. Perlis
  • 'I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.' - HAL 9000
  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela

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