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    abbreviate
    /əˈbriːvɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. shorten (a word, phrase, or text): "‘network’ is often abbreviated to ‘net’"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABBREVIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of abbreviate, a verb that means to make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first letters of each word. See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of abbreviate in different contexts and languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abbreviateAbbreviate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 5, 2012 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, history, and examples of the verb abbreviate, which means to make shorter or reduce to a shorter form. Find out how abbreviate is related to abridge, brief, and brevity.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABBREVIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of abbreviate, a verb that means to make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first letters of each word. See how to use abbreviate in sentences, and find synonyms and related words.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › abbreviateABBREVIATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abbreviate definition: 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.. See examples of ABBREVIATE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABBREVIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb abbreviate, which means to make something shorter by omitting or substituting letters or words. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and sentences with abbreviate.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abbreviateAbbreviate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To abbreviate is to shorten. Words are often abbreviated, like when we say sked instead of schedule. Though we most often think about words being abbreviated — especially terms like OMG and LOL for "oh my God" and "laugh out loud" — lots of things can be abbreviated. You just have to shorten them.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › abbreviateAbbreviate - definition of abbreviate by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb abbreviate, which means to make shorter by omitting letters or words. Find synonyms, related words, translations and examples of abbreviate in different contexts.