Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
initials-stand-for
Phrase
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əlz stænd fɔːr/
Definition
The letters that represent words in an abbreviation or acronym.
Examples
- The initials ‘NASA’ stand for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- In legal documents, the initials ‘CEO’ stand for Chief Executive Officer.
- For the abbreviation ‘USA’, the initials stand for the United States of America.
Meaning
A phrase used to specify what the letters in an abbreviation or acronym signify.
Synonyms
- abbreviation
- acronym
- short form
