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acronym

[ak-ruh-nim] / ˈæk rə nɪm /
NOUN
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The criteria for diagnosing myeloma are sometimes described using the acronym CRAB: Calcium elevation, Renal issues, Anemia, Bone problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Companies that benefited from what some described as the “HALO” effect — an acronym for “heavy assets, low obsolescence” risk — enjoyed higher stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“I wanted ‘Sidecca’ painted across a wall as an acronym that stands for style, individuality, diversity, expression, community, culture and art,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

It was right there the whole time, hiding in plain sight: “epic” is an acronym for “Elvis Presley in Concert.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

This set of values is sometimes referred to by the acronym CUDOS.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton