0 a word made using the first letters of other words -- akronym [ neuter ]
AIDS is an acronym. AIDS er et akronym.
1 a word that is made from the first letters of the name of something -- akronym
ASEAN is an acronym for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
It surely must also include the acronyms which, as mentioned, are so abundant in military parlance.
The use of certain acronyms by computer engineers and programmers does not ipso facto mean that we are somehow being manipulated.
At any time in history acronyms can hide more sinister realities condensed in them.
As far as degree of shortening is concerned, a negligible decrease in centrality is exhibited by acronyms resorting to any of the devices mentioned above.
There is an appendix that lists major political parties and even acronyms and abbreviations to get the researcher through the alphabet soup of post-independence politics.
I find it the most incredible organization for acronyms.
Of course, though the acronyms may be frightening, they may also be fascinating.
Fortunately, a listing of relevant organizational and regulatory acronyms is provided at the book's end.
