abbreviation

🇺🇸 /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/
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noun
R

A short form of a word or phrase.

The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for 'Doctor'.

R

The act of making something shorter.

Abbreviation helps save time when writing.

translation

n. A short form of a word or phrase.; The act of making something shorter.

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