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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

initialisms

/ɪnɪˈʃɪəlɪzəmz/ noun · British & US
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What does initialisms mean?

noun

Initialisms are abbreviations formed from the initial letters of words or phrases, pronounced as words. Examples include NATO and FBI.

Example

"The company uses various initialisms in its marketing materials, including ASAP and ETA."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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