ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Three-letter acronym

A three-letter acronym (TLA) is a way of using very short words to represent long phrases. They are helpful in quickly understanding complex topics. For example, ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine, and NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. TLAs can be used to make reading and speaking quicker and easier.
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