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Meaning & Definition of Abbreviate in English

English

Abbreviate

/əbriviet/

verb

1. Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

  • "The manuscript must be shortened"
synonym:
  • abridge,
  • foreshorten,
  • abbreviate,
  • shorten,
  • cut,
  • contract,
  • reduce

2. Shorten

  • "Abbreviate `new york' and write `ny'"
synonym:
  • abbreviate