Meaning & use
abbreviation
A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the full version.
See it in a sentence
'Dr.' is a common abbreviation for the word 'doctor' in written English.
The report was full of abbreviations that confused readers unfamiliar with the field.
A note on using this word
An abbreviation shortens a word, such as Mon. for Monday, while an acronym forms a new pronounceable word from initials, such as NASA.
Words with a similar meaning
shorthandacronym
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