Simple meaning
What does Abbreviation mean?
an abbreviation is a shorter form of a word.
Dictionary definition
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Example sentences
Abbreviation in a sentence
easy
Dr. is an abbreviation for Doctor.
medium
We used abbreviations to save space in our notes.
hard
Writers choose abbreviations only when readers will understand them.
Synonyms
Words like Abbreviation
short formA common classroom phrase.
shortened wordA plain-language explanation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
full formThe complete original word or phrase.
spelled-out termWritten with all letters and words.
Word family
Abbreviation word family
Base word
abbreviation
noun
abbreviations
More than one shortened form.
verb
abbreviate
To shorten a word or phrase.
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Practice 1
What is an abbreviation?
abbreviation means an abbreviation is a shorter form of a word.
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