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abbreviate
[ uh-bree-vee-eyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to shorten (a word or phrase) by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc., so that the shortened form can represent the whole word or phrase, as ft. for foot, ab. for about, R.I. for Rhode Island, NW for Northwest, or Xn for Christian.
- to reduce (anything) in length, duration, etc.; make briefer:
to abbreviate a speech.
verb (used without object)
- to use abbreviations.
abbreviate
/ əˈːɪˌɪ /
verb
- to shorten (a word or phrase) by contraction or omission of some letters or words
- to shorten (a speech or piece of writing) by omitting sections, paraphrasing, etc
- to cut short
Derived Forms
- ˈ𱹾ˌٴǰ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·v·tǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abbreviate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abbreviate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Because of that schedule quirk, the Dodgers’ spring schedule was abbreviated again.
What May doesn’t have, however, with under a week remaining in the Dodgers’ abbreviated spring camp, is clarity on exactly what his role will be when the regular season begins.
The name of the initiative is Department of Government Efficiency, mostly so it can be abbreviated to "DOGE," a silly meme from 12 years ago turned into Musk's favorite cryptocurrency.
The Lakers have an abbreviated All-Star break, playing on Wednesday against Charlotte in a game rescheduled because of the January wildfires.
Meanwhile, no such explanations were necessary at Crypto.com Arena, where Doncic was showered with cheers despite finishing with only 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in an abbreviated 24 minutes.
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