An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase or name. Acronyms are often used as a shorthand or abbreviation in written and spoken communication. Some examples of commonly used acronyms are:
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- ASAP (As Soon As Possible)
- NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
- AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
- WHO (World Health Organization)
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)