Acronyms, initialisms, etc.

Subject: Acronyms, initialisms, etc.
From: SOLUTIONS <solution -at- WORLD -dot- STD -dot- COM>
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 13:01:47 -0400

To all the Techwhirlers -

Is there someone who can give me a quick answer to this? I know there was
a discussion a while ago about the difference between acronyms,
abbreviations, and initialisms, but I can't find my notes. Can somebody
summarize/explain the differences for me? Thanks in advance.

Paula Berger


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