acronym
noun
ac·ro·nym
ˈa-krə-ˌnim 
: a word (such as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term
also
: an abbreviation (such as FBI) formed from initial letters : initialism
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is known by the acronym “NATO.”
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Pumpkin Spice Latte and so much more PSL is a common acronym for Pumpkin Spice Latte but has several other meanings, as well.
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Senators Alex Padilla of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey have introduced the VISIBLE Act, which requires agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection to wear legible ID, including the agency name or acronym.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Bottom line Jim Cramer has been feeling much better about Microsoft recently, adding the stock to his latest acronym, M-N-M (like M & M, get it).
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 22 July 2025
Senators Alex Padilla of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey have introduced the VISIBLE Act, which requires agents from ICE and Customs and Border Protection to wear legible ID, including the agency name or acronym.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Bottom line Jim Cramer has been feeling much better about Microsoft recently, adding the stock to his latest acronym, M-N-M (like M & M, get it).
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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“Acronym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acronym. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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acronym
noun
ac·ro·nym
ˈak-rə-ˌnim
: a word (as radar) formed from the beginning letter or letters of each or most of the parts of a compound term
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