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acronym
n : a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name
an·a·gram
n.
A word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase, such as satin to stain.
ab·bre·vi·a·tion
n.
A shortened form of a word or phrase used chiefly in writing to represent the complete form, such as Mass. for Massachusetts or USMC for United States Marine Corps.
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ac·ro·nym
: a word (as NATO, radar, or snafu) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term; also : an abbreviation (as FBI) formed from initial letters
an·a·gram
: a word or phrase made by transposing the letters of another word or phrase
ab·bre·vi·a·tion
a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole <amt is an abbreviation for amount>
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