abbreviation

noun

Meaning

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole.

Examples

The abbreviation for 'doctor' is 'Dr.'
Many text messages rely heavily on the use of an abbreviation like 'lol' or 'brb'.

Synonyms: short form, acronym, initialism, contraction

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abbreviation

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

Definition

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole.

Examples

The abbreviation for 'doctor' is 'Dr.'
Many text messages rely heavily on the use of an abbreviation like 'lol' or 'brb'.
Check the document's appendix for a list of every technical abbreviation used in the report.

Synonyms of abbreviation

Words with a similar meaning to abbreviation:

short form
acronym
initialism
contraction

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