Re:Why we need a book about naming
by Jedd on Thursday February 13, 2020 @04:37PM
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> That isn't universally accepted as part of the definition of 'acronym'.
That's the general sentiment of this thread -- that it's not universally accepted.
I'd refer to the Oxford English dictionary, but your citation from the Merriam-Webster contains what I understand is the defining feature:
> "a word ..."
With three examples of words (ie. pronounceable strings).
The addenda of 'also: ... other things' is a bit of a cop-out. This is the distinction between a dictionary that strives to provide definition of language, versus recording popular (mis)uses.
That's the general sentiment of this thread -- that it's not universally accepted.
I'd refer to the Oxford English dictionary, but your citation from the Merriam-Webster contains what I understand is the defining feature:
> "a word ..."
With three examples of words (ie. pronounceable strings).
The addenda of 'also: ... other things' is a bit of a cop-out. This is the distinction between a dictionary that strives to provide definition of language, versus recording popular (mis)uses.