Acronym Vs Abbreviation
An acronym (sometimes called an initialism) is simply a word formed by taking letters (usually the first) of each word in a phrase to form an abbreviation. Acronyms are thus a subset of abbreviations.
Examples of acronyms: CEO (chief executive officer), FAQ (frequently asked questions), WHO (World Health Organization)
and so on
Examples of acronyms: CEO (chief executive officer), FAQ (frequently asked questions), WHO (World Health Organization)
and so on
An abbreviation: a shortened form of a written word or phrase used in place of the whole
Examples of abbreviations that are not acronyms: Mr. (Mister), Prof. (Professor), mm (millimeters), and so on
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