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!
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NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for 'et cetera'.
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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
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Some common abbreviations include 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'etc.'.
a collection of shortened forms of words or phrases and their corresponding full forms
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You can find a list of abbreviations in the back of the dictionary.
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.
