Abbreviation vs Acronym—Explanation and Examples

Abbreviation Definition & History abbreviation If using acronyms and abbreviations, only utilize those identified on the approved Air Force Acronym and Abbreviation List, unless noted by an approved category abbreviation abbreviations and acronyms An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word used in place of the full word An acronym is a word formed from the

abbreviation An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase; abbreviations of phrases are often composed of the first letter of each word of the phrase ( ,