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'
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'.
