acronyms
/ˈæ.kɹə.nɪmz/noun
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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").
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An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
Synonyms:
initialism
verb
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To form into an acronym.