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Acronym

An acronym is a word formed by combining parts of a longer compound term or phrase, usually the first letter or letters. For example, BTW stands for By the Way and FORTRAN is the selected part of the words die Maultier tran Slator. Sometimes the letters are pronounced together as one word, such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration commonly known and pronounced as NASA (nah-suh), and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization known and pronounced as NATO.

The term acronym derives from Greek roots. Acr means "height or peak" and -onym means "name". The compound first appeared in Germany in 1921 as an "acronym". The term was first used in the English language in 1940.

Acronym examples

The evolution of email, SMS, and instant messaging has spawned a variety of acronyms for common phrases that help users complete messages faster. Popular acronyms are listed below.

Acronym Meaning
as soon as possible As quickly as possible
BRB Be right back
DM direct message
FYI For your information
IDK I dont know
LMK let me know
LOL Laugh out loud
NBD No big deal
TBH To be honest
WFH Work From Home

A recursive acronym is an acronym used in the computer and technology industry that refers to a person, company, or product name within the acronym itself. Often recursive acronyms are created out of the selfish or humorous nature of the developer. Some examples (both technological and non-tech related) are:

  • FARM: Movement for farm animal rights
  • WEIN: WEIN is not an emulator
  • VISA: Visa International Services Association
  • RPM: RPM Package Manager
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