Pronunciation: /əˈbrivieɪtɪd/
verb to shorten or reduce in length
A1 She abbreviated the word 'doctor' to 'Dr.'.
A2 The company abbreviated their name to just the initials.
B1 I often find myself abbreviating words to save time.
B2 The author abbreviated the long scientific terms for easier understanding.
C1 The speaker's presentation was clear and concise, with many terms abbreviated.
C2 In technical manuals, terms are often abbreviated to save space and improve readability.
adjective shortened or made briefer
A1 The teacher used an abbreviated version of the story for the beginner students.
A2 The manual provided an abbreviated explanation of how to use the software.
B1 The article was written in an abbreviated style to make it easier for readers to understand.
B2 The textbook included an abbreviated history of the country's political events.
C1 The expert gave an abbreviated version of the research findings during the conference.
C2 The author's latest book is an abbreviated version of his original work, focusing on key points.
formal The professor used an abbreviated version of the textbook for the lecture.
informal I found an abbreviated version of the article online.
slang I always use the abbreviated form of texting to save time.
figurative His speech was so abbreviated that it left out important details.
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