Examples of Acronyms and Abbreviations An acronym is a pronounceable word formed from the first letter or first few letters of each word in a phrase or title. Sometimes the newlycombined letters create a new word that takes...
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Examples of Acronyms and Abbreviations An acronym is a pronounceable word formed from the first letter or first few letters of each word in a phrase or title. Sometimes the newlycombined letters create a new word that takes the place in everyday language. Using this shortened form of a word or phrase can speed up communication. Here is a list of common acronyms, listed by category. Popular Acronyms These acronyms are very widely used, making them some of the most popular to appear in the English language. RADAR Radio detecting and ranging LASER Light amplification by the stimulated emission ofradiation NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. UNICEF The United Nations International Children's Emer gency Fund. SCUBA Self contained underwater breathing apparatus. WASP White anglo saxon protestant.
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