initialism

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Initialism

Noun: An initialism refers to an abbreviation formed by the initial letters of a sequence of words, but pronounced as individual letters.

Sample Sentences:

He used the initialism "NASA" to refer to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Using initials and acronyms as initialisms can lead to confusion if not properly defined.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, initialism describes something related to or characteristic of initialisms.

Sample Sentences:

The document was filled with technical initialism jargon that was hard to understand.
A clear understanding of initialism use is essential for effective communication in specialized fields.

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