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Term: Acronym

Definition: An acronym is a word formed from the initials or initial letters of a sequence of words, typically pronounced as a separate word. Acronyms are commonly used in various fields to create shortened and more easily memorable versions of longer phrases or titles.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. A word formed from the initials or initial letters of a sequence of words.
2. A shorthand or abbreviation used in a particular domain or field.

Examples:

1. The term "NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
2. HTML, which stands for Hypertext Markup Language, is a widely used acronym in web development.

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