Abbreviating

Synonyms of abbreviating

• shortening
• contracting
• condensing

Antonyms of abbreviating

• expanding
• elongating
• prolonging

Collocations of abbreviating

abbreviation for

Frequency: 70 %

He used 'etc.' as an abbreviation for 'et cetera'.

abbreviated form

Frequency: 60 %

The abbreviated form of 'doctor' is 'Dr.'.

abbreviating words

Frequency: 50 %

She was abbreviating words in her notes to save time.

abbreviated version

Frequency: 45 %

The book had an abbreviated version for young readers.

abbreviating names

Frequency: 40 %

When abbreviating names, make sure they are still recognizable.

Idiomatic Expressions for abbreviating

• Phrase: using acronyms
  Meaning: to replace a phrase with its initials
  Usage: In the military, they often communicate by using acronyms, abbreviating long phrases.