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Vocabulary Entry
abbreviation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Example Sentences
"Dr. is an abbreviation for Doctor."
"The abbreviation for United States is U.S."
"I often use the abbreviation 'etc.' for 'et cetera.'"
V
verb
To shorten a word or phrase.
Example Sentences
"In formal writing, avoid abbreviating uncommon terms."
"The teacher asked the students to abbreviate the long list of terms."
"Many people often abbreviate 'appointment' as 'appt.'"