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Acronym

Definition:

An acronym is a word formed by combining the first letters or parts of a series of words to create a new term, typically used to represent a longer phrase or name.

Sense 1: Abbreviation

An acronym can be an abbreviated form of a phrase, often pronounced as a word.

Example: NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Sense 2: Initialism

An acronym can also be an initialism, where each letter is pronounced separately rather than forming a word.

Example: FBI stands for Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Sense 3: Internet Slang

An acronym is frequently used in internet slang, where it represents a commonly used phrase or expression.

Example: LOL stands for laugh out loud.

Sense 4: Local Usage

In local usage, an acronym may refer to a specific abbreviation used within a particular community, organization, or region.

Example: EOD can be an acronym for either End of Day or Explosive Ordnance Disposal, depending on the context.

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