Meaning of the word initialism in English
What does initialism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
initialism
US /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.lɪz.əm/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.əl.ɪz.əm/
Noun
an abbreviation consisting of the first letter or letters of words in a phrase, usually pronounced as separate letters
Example:
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FBI is an initialism for Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Unlike an acronym, an initialism is pronounced letter by letter.
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