December 21, 2006

Grrrrrrr… Acronym abuse!!

Please folks, acronyms are a special type of abbreviation. They are pronounced as a word. They are not simply initials. IBM is an abbreviation; QANTAS is an acronym. Got it? Now imagine my fury when I read THIS:

Four braking system acronyms
The LS 460L also has an extensive array of braking technologies designed for safety and handling that go under various acronyms, such as ECB (electronically controlled braking), ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution), and BA (brake assist). In our use, we always found the brakes responsive, without being too grippy. Even the parking brake is electronic.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!! Not ONE of these abbreviations is actually an acronym! NOT ONE! I must take a rest and a lie-down.

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