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An abbreviation is a truncated word; an acronym is made up of parts of the phrase it stands for and is pronounced as a word ; an abbreviation If using acronyms and abbreviations, only utilize those identified on the approved Air Force Acronym and Abbreviation List, unless noted by an approved category