Acronymization

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Acronymization is the changing of the official name of a corporation, advocacy group or any organization to an acronym or initialism. Formed like any other acronym, the initial letters of the previous name are used. Such names changes are often connected to the continuous process of brand invigorartion within government agencies and the corporate community. It may not be clear to those unaware of the previous name where the new name came from, if it is a person's proper name or relates to place or culture.

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