✍️How well do you know these acronyms and abbreviations?

x_1512004790AU · 发表于 2018-05-11 13:26:57

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An acronym is s a word that is formed from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. It can also be pronounced.[br][br]We live in a world where everything has gone online, even communication. To communicate effectively with those within one’s age grade, some acronyms are created.[br][br]We have compiled a list of these acronyms.[br][br]-ASAP – As Soon As Possible[br][br]AFAIK - As Far As I Know[br][br]ATM – At The Moment[br][br]AKA – Also Known As[br][br]BTW – By The Way[br][br]CU – See You[br][br]DIY – Do It Yourself[br][br]FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions[br][br]FYI – For Your Information[br][br]IDK – I Don’t Know[br][br]IMHO – In My Humble Opinion[br][br]BFF – Best Friends Forever[br][br]BRB – Be Right Back[br][br]IDC – I Don’t Care[br][br]IKR - I Know Right?[br][br]JK – Just Kidding[br][br]ILY – I Love You[br][br]L8R – Later[br][br]W8 – Wait[br][br]However, abbreviations and acronyms should not be confused with another. This is because abbreviations are shortened forms of a word or phrase used mainly in writing to represent the complete form. It usually has a full-stop at the end.[br][br]Examples of abbreviations include:[br][br]MS – Miss[br][br]LIB – Library[br][br]APPROX. – Approximately[br][br]PHCN – Power Holding Company of Nigeria[br][br]CEO – Chief Executive Officer[br][br]AfDB – African Development Bank[br][br]MoU- Memorandum of Understanding[br][br]UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Education Fund[br][br]AU – African Union[br][br]CHOGM – Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting[br][br][br]