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abbreviations

[əˌbriːviˈeɪʃ(ə)nz]

abbreviations Definition

a shortened form of a word or phrase.

Using abbreviations: Examples

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

  • Example

    NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

  • Example

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

  • Example

    Mr. is the abbreviation for Mister.

abbreviations Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abbreviations

Phrases with abbreviations

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

    Example

    The abbreviation for 'doctor' is 'Dr.'.

  • shortened forms of words or phrases that are commonly used

    Example

    Some common abbreviations include 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'etc.'.

  • a collection of shortened forms of words or phrases and their corresponding full forms

    Example

    You can find a list of abbreviations in the back of the dictionary.

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Summary: abbreviations in Brief

'Abbreviations' [əˌbriːviˈeɪʃ(ə)nz] are shortened forms of words or phrases, such as 'NASA' for 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration'. They can be represented by acronyms like 'NASA', initialisms like 'FBI', or contractions like 'Mr.'. Common abbreviations include 'etc.' and 'Dr.', and you can find a list of them in the back of the dictionary.