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No. 3,855 in French

acronyme

A word formed from the initial letters of other words.

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  • Un acronyme est souvent utilisé pour simplifier la communication dans un contexte professionnel.

    An acronym is often used to simplify communication in a professional context.

    The word 'acronyme' is used here to denote a term formed from the initial letters of other words and commonly used to shorten or condense lengthy phrases.

  • L'acronyme NASA représente l'Administration nationale de l'aéronautique et de l'espace.

    The acronym NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

    In this sentence, 'acronyme' refers to a specific example of an acronym, demonstrating its function of representing a longer name in a condensed format.

  • Les étudiants doivent apprendre les définitions des acronymes couramment utilisés dans leur domaine d'études.

    Students need to learn the definitions of acronyms commonly used in their field of study.

    Here, 'acronyme' is used in a context emphasizing the practical aspect of understanding these terms for effective communication within a specific academic or professional domain.

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