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The exact phrase three-letter acronym appeared in the sociology literature in 1975. [1] Three-letter acronyms were used as mnemonics in biological sciences, from 1977 [2] and their practical advantage was promoted by Weber in 1982. [3] They are used in many other fields, but the term TLA is particularly associated with computing. [4]
initialism = an abbreviation pronounced wholly or partly using the names of its constituent letters, e.g., CD = compact disc, pronounced cee dee pseudo-blend = an abbreviation whose extra or omitted letters mean that it cannot stand as a true acronym, initialism, or portmanteau (a word formed by combining two or more words).
Small capital V FUT [2] Ỽ ỽ Middle Welsh V Medieval Welsh [9] Ʌ ʌ ᶺ Turned V IPA /ʌ/ IPA open-mid back unrounded vowel, Ch'ol, Naninka, Northern Tepehuán, Temne, Wounaan ᴡ: Small capital W FUT [2] Ꟃ ꟃ Anglicana W Middle English, medieval Cornish [33] ʍ: Turned W IPA /ʍ/ IPA voiceless labial–velar fricative ꭩ Modifier ...
In this list of birds by common name 11,278 extant and recently extinct (since 1500) bird species are recognised. [1] Species marked with a "†" are extinct. Contents
A name suffix in the Western English-language naming tradition, follows a person's surname (last name) and provides additional information about the person. Post-nominal letters indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honor (e.g. " PhD ", " CCNA ", " OBE ").
Ì, Scottish Gaelic name for island of Iona, Scotland (also called Ì Chaluim Chille) L, two lakes in Nebraska both named for their right-angled shape [3] [4] Ô, a castle near Mortrée, France; O, a river in Devon, England; Ó Street, a street in Terézváros, Budapest, Hungary; O, a river in Toyama, Japan; Ø, a hill in Jutland, Denmark. Ø ...
Ben Stansall/WPA Pool/Getty Images. Middle name(s): Alexandra Mary Her middle names pay homage to her great grandmother and grandmother, respectively, according to Town & Country.. 2.
A person may be given a middle name regardless of whether it is necessary to distinguish them from other people with the same given name and surname. In cultures where a given name is expected to precede the surname, additional names are likely to be placed after the given name and before the surname, [3] and thus called middle names.