acronym
Pronunciation:
/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/noun
Definitions
An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
verb
Definitions
To form into an acronym.