abbreviate

[əˈbriːvɪeɪt]

abbreviate Definition

  • 1to make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first letters of each word
  • 2to shorten a word or phrase

Using abbreviate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abbreviate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The word 'abbreviation' can be abbreviated as 'abbr.'

  • Example

    Please abbreviate the word 'international' to 'int.'

  • Example

    The company name was abbreviated to just three letters.

abbreviate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abbreviate

Antonyms for abbreviate

Phrases with abbreviate

  • to shorten a word or phrase to a shorter form

    Example

    The word 'television' is often abbreviated to 'TV'.

  • to represent a word or phrase by a shorter form

    Example

    The phrase 'for example' is often abbreviated as 'e.g.'.

  • to shorten a word or phrase for a specific purpose or audience

    Example

    The medical report was abbreviated for easier understanding by the patient.

Origins of abbreviate

from Late Latin 'abbreviare', from Latin 'brevis' meaning 'short'

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Summary: abbreviate in Brief

'Abbreviate' [əˈbriːvɪeɪt] means to shorten a word or phrase, often by using only the first letters of each word. It is commonly used in writing and speech to make communication more efficient. Examples include 'The word 'abbreviation' can be abbreviated as 'abbr.'' and 'Please abbreviate the word 'international' to 'int.'.' 'Abbreviate' can also be used in phrases like 'abbreviate something to something,' 'abbreviate something as something,' and 'abbreviate something for something.'