Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms.
All human edited and we add more daily
Home
Add Acronyms
Random Acronyms
Acronym Generator
Any
Academic & Science
Business
Community
Computing
Governmental
International
Internet
Medical
Miscellaneous
Regional
Any
Academic & Science
Business
Community
Computing
Governmental
International
Internet
Medical
Miscellaneous
Regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions that we have come across.
Q.
What is an acronym?
A.
An acronym is an abbreviation created from the first (or more) letters in a phrase or a word. Ex.
NASA
Q.
Is CEO, chief executive officer, an acronym?
A.
No. CEO is not an acronym. An acronym is only an acronym if you pronounce it like a word. CEO is an example of initialism.
Q.
What is an abbreviation?
A.
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or a phrase. It usually contains letters within the word or phrase, but not always.
Q.
What is initialism?
A.
Initialism is shortened version of a word or phrase. It is formed by taking the the initial letters of a word or phrase and pronouncing it as a string of letters, such as, CFO.
Q.
What is an anacronym?
A.
An anacronyms is an acronym that has taken on the form of a real word. Scuba and laser are perfect examples.
Q.
What is RAS syndrome?
A.
It means Redundant Acronym Syndrome "Syndrome." It is an Acronym in which the meaning contains a redundant word. e.g. RAM (Random Access Memory) memory.
Ask a Question
Question:
*Required
E-mail:
