Acronym,Abbreviation & Jargon

Acronym:

               

 A word that is formed by combining some parts (usually the first letters) of some other terms is called acronym.

Examples:

• TIA............. Thanks in advance. ( social networking) 
• Acl.......... Anterior cruciate ligament.  (medical terms)
• AKA............Above knee amputation. (medical terms)

Abbreviations:

    A short form of a word or a phrase is called abbreviation.

 

Examples:

• AAMOF........ As a matter of facts. (Business field)

• AIUI..............As I understand it . (Business field)

• ASL..............Assistant section leader. (Business field)

Jargon:

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand is called jargon.

Examples:

• ABG.........Arterial blood gas reading.(medical field)

• ACE.........Angiotension converting enzyme.(medical field)

• PTOSIS........Drooping of the eyelid.(medical field)