What is the meaning of Acronym?

An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

  1. Generally such abbreviations, including those pronounced as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
  2. Exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser").

Generally such abbreviations, including those pronounced as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").

Exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser").

An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

To form into an acronym.

Source: wiktionary.org