Acronyms
An acronym is an abbreviation spoken like a word.
Examples:
 BUPA, NAAFI
Interactive example:
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My PC starts up in DOS.
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Be careful not to use the term acronym when you mean abbreviation.
Remember, an acronym is an abbreviation spoken like a word.
Therefore, BBC is not an acronym, but GOLD is. (GOLD stands for Go On
Laugh Daily. It's a digital TV channel).
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See also:
Using full stops (periods) in abbreviations
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