HyperDic

English > 2 senses of the word abbreviation:
NOUNcommunicationabbreviationa shortened form of a word or phrase
actabbreviationshortening something by omitting parts of it
abbreviation > pronunciation
Soundsahbriy.viyey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2525 rhymes with ahn...
English > abbreviation: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA shortened form of a word or phrase.
Narrowerapocopeabbreviation of a word by omitting the final / final sound or sounds
Broaderform, word form, signifier, descriptorThe phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
UsageapproAn informal British abbreviation of approval
Verbsabbreviateshorten
English > abbreviation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningshortening something by omitting parts of it.
BroadershorteningAct of decreasing in length

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