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Acronyms
⭐ MasteredAn acronym is a word formed from the first letters of other words, such as NASA or UNESCO. Some acronyms are pronounced as words, while others are spelled out one letter at a time.
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NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
All about Acronyms
An acronym is a word formed from the first letters of other words. For example, NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Some acronyms are said as words, such as NASA, while others are spoken one letter at a time.
Acronyms are common in science, schools and sport. Writing out the full name the first time you use an acronym helps readers understand what it means.
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