Acronyms and abbreviations are used for long. Multiworded terms and phrases
to reduce monotony and save precious printing space and time. but also serve as
popular catch words, ideas and programmes to attract the target audience.
Doubtlessly, these are mnemonic, easy to write, ready, speak and remember.
There are several dictionaries available separately for each discipline but
there is none exclusively devoted to multi-disciples, information specialists
and computer scientists have long been feeling the need for an up- to-date list
of abbreviations and acronyms used in their respective disciplines,
This dictionary aims at meeting the needs of those who are seeking specific
acronyms, abbreviations and their expansions related to all aspects of education
and psychology; information and computer sciences including computer educational
software packages,
The dictionary provides about more than 10,000 acronyms and abbreviation
arranged alphabetically. Its coverage is international with special focus on
Indian context. Acronyms and abbreviations in foreign languages are given with
English translation of their expansions, wherever available. Various categories
of acronyms and abbreviations covered in clued: associations, societies and
organizations in education, information and computer sciences; commonly used
terms in these disciplines; meetings, conferences and workshops; publications
including books, journals, psychological tests and data- bases/softwares;
education and information centers; information -related government agencies;
commercial firms; and research or experimental projects and services.
The Dictionaryis designed to serves a ready and dependable current reference
source on the subject for Educational Planners, Administrators and Policy
Makers, Information and Computer Experts, and Librarians. Teachers and students
in educating, information and computer sciences will also find it useful for
their studies and research in their respective disciplines.