Acronym:-
A word formed by combining the initial letters of a multipart name or parts of a series of words, such as radar from radio detecting and ranging.
Examples:-
1) CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)
CALL is a growing field in ILT (Information and Learning Technology) with a wide selection of applications; reference works, study and research tools available as well as plenty of applications targeted at specific English language exams.
2)KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
Used in Chat
3)SWAT – Special Weapons And Tactics
Used in Military/Government
Jargon:-
Jargon is a type of language that is used in a particular context and may not be well understood outside of it. The context is usually a particular occupation but any in-group can have jargon.The main trait that distinguishes jargon from the rest of a language is special vocabulary—including some-words specific to it.
Examples:-
1)FTP - The failure of an individual to pay a fine
Police jargon
2)YMMV - Your mileage may vary
Internet jargon
3)AWOL - Absent without leave
Military jargon
Abbreviation:-
A shortened form of a word or phrase, such as Jan. for January. The abbreviated form of the word abbreviation is abbr.--or, less commonly,abbrv. or abbrev. Abbreviations are shortened versions of one or two words which are still pronounced the same way, even if they are written as an abbreviation.
Examples:-
1) Poss.........Possessive(Grammer)
2) Hon...........Honorable(Related to name)
3) Inc.............Incorporated(General Abbreviation)
TMI
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