Meaning & use
numeronym
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A word or abbreviation in which numerals replace some of the letters, especially one formed by counting the omitted letters between the first and last.
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"i18n" is a well-known numeronym for "internationalization," counting the eighteen letters left out.
The abbreviation "K9," pronounced "canine," is a playful numeronym used by police departments.
A note on using this word
Numeronyms are especially common in tech and texting culture, where they save space, as in "w8" for "wait" or "B4" for "before."
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