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initialism

/ˌɪnɪˈʃɪəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does initialism mean?

noun

An initialism is an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a phrase or a word, typically pronounced as individual letters rather than a word. Examples include NATO and FBI.

Example

"The company's initialism, 'XYZ', was chosen to reflect its innovative approach to technology."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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