| Acronym | Meaning |
| HGC | UK Human Genetics Commission |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control And Prevention - Control Data Corporation - Cult Of The Dead Cow |
| SOFIA | Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy |
| NW | Nanowatt |
| ATCCIS | Army Tactical Command And Control Information System |
| MIFG | Shallow Fog (METAR Code) |
| ZN | Zeptonewton |
| MEM | Message Exchange Mechanism -Microelectromechanical |
| CBM | Many |
| CIR | (Commander's) Critical Information Requirements |