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Vocabulary Entry
abbreviated
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Shortened; made briefer without losing the essential meaning.
Example Sentences
"The abbreviated form of the word is commonly used in texting."
"He provided an abbreviated version of the report for the meeting."
"The professor's lecture was abbreviated to fit within the time limit."
V
verb
To make something shorter by omitting or reducing part of it.
Example Sentences
"You can abbreviate the long words in your essay to save space."
"The editor decided to abbreviate several sections of the article."
"Many names can be abbreviated for convenience in conversation."