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abbreviation

[əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn]

abbreviation Definition

a shortened form of a word or phrase.

Using abbreviation: Examples

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

  • Example

    The abbreviation for 'Doctor' is 'Dr.'

  • Example

    NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

  • Example

    The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for 'et cetera'.

abbreviation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abbreviation

Phrases with abbreviation

  • to shorten a word or phrase by omitting letters or parts of it

    Example

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

  • a shortened form of a word or phrase that represents the full form

    Example

    'ASAP' is an abbreviation for 'as soon as possible'.

  • abbreviations and acronyms

    a list of shortened forms of words or phrases, including acronyms

    Example

    The document included a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used in the report.

Origins of abbreviation

from Late Latin 'abbreviatio', meaning 'shortening'

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Summary: abbreviation in Brief

An 'abbreviation' [əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn] is a shortened form of a word or phrase, such as 'Dr.' for 'Doctor' or 'NASA' for 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration'. It can also be used as a verb, as in 'to abbreviate something to something'. 'Abbreviation' is often included in lists of 'abbreviations and acronyms'.