B2 verb Neutro

acronym

/ˈækrənɪm/

A word formed from the initial letters of a name or phrase, which is pronounced as a single word rather than as individual letters. For example, NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Exemplos

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1

NASA is a world-famous acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA is a globally recognized shortened name for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

2

The technical manual contains an extensive glossary to help readers decipher every acronym used.

The instructional book includes a list of terms to help people understand the shortened words.

3

I'm not sure what that acronym stands for; is it just some internet slang?

I do not know the meaning of those letters; is it a common online term?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acronym
Verb
acronymize
Advérbio
acronymically
Adjetivo
acronymic
Relacionado
acronymization
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Dica de memorização

ACRO (top/height) + NYM (name). Think of the 'top' or first letter of each word coming together to form a new name.

Quiz rápido

The ______ 'NASA' is much easier to say than 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration.'

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acronym

Exemplos

1

NASA is a world-famous acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

everyday

NASA is a globally recognized shortened name for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

2

The technical manual contains an extensive glossary to help readers decipher every acronym used.

formal

The instructional book includes a list of terms to help people understand the shortened words.

3

I'm not sure what that acronym stands for; is it just some internet slang?

informal

I do not know the meaning of those letters; is it a common online term?

4

Academic writing often requires the author to define an acronym upon its first mention in the text.

academic

In scholarly papers, writers must explain the full meaning of a shortened name the first time they use it.

5

Our corporate culture is full of acronyms that can be quite confusing for new employees.

business

Our company uses many shortened names for things that new staff might find difficult to understand.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
acronym
Verb
acronymize
Advérbio
acronymically
Adjetivo
acronymic
Relacionado
acronymization

Colocações comuns

stands for represents the full words of
technical acronym a shortened name used in a specialized field
create an acronym to form a new word from initials
pronounceable acronym a shortened name that can be spoken like a word
alphabet soup a confusing collection of many acronyms

Frases Comuns

alphabet soup

a situation where too many acronyms make something hard to understand

speak in acronyms

to use many shortened terms instead of full words

recursive acronym

an acronym that refers to itself within its own name

Frequentemente confundido com

acronym vs initialism

Acronyms are pronounced as a word (e.g., SCUBA), while initialisms are pronounced letter by letter (e.g., FBI).

acronym vs abbreviation

Abbreviation is a broad term for any shortened word, while an acronym is a specific type formed from initial letters.

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Notas de uso

In professional writing, you should always write out the full phrase the first time you use it, followed by the acronym in parentheses. Avoid overusing acronyms as they can make text difficult for non-experts to read.

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Erros comuns

Learners often call all shortened letters 'acronyms,' but technically, if you say the letters individually (like 'U.N.'), it is an initialism, not an acronym.

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Dica de memorização

ACRO (top/height) + NYM (name). Think of the 'top' or first letter of each word coming together to form a new name.

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Origem da palavra

Coined in 1943 from the Greek words 'akros' (tip or end) and 'onyma' (name).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Usually written in all capital letters Followed by the preposition 'for' when explaining meaning
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Contexto cultural

Corporate and military environments in English-speaking countries are known for using an excessive number of acronyms, often joked about as 'alphabet soup.'

Quiz rápido

The ______ 'NASA' is much easier to say than 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration.'

Correto!

A resposta correta é: acronym

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