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noun a shortened form of a word or phrase

verb to shorten a word or phrase by omitting letters or sounds

• It is common practice to abbreviate long words in academic writing.
• Can you please abbreviate the company name for me?
• I always abbreviate 'you are' to 'ur' in text messages.
• Learning to abbreviate your thoughts can lead to clearer communication.

adjective A term used to describe something that has been shortened or condensed, typically referring to a text or piece of literature.

• The abridged version of the novel was easier to read in one sitting.
• I found the abridged book way more interesting than the full version.
• I always go for the abridged version of textbooks to save time.
• Her explanation was so abridged that I couldn't fully understand the concept.