Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abbreviation
Noun
/əˌbriː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Examples
- Dr. is an abbreviation for Doctor.
- USA is the abbreviation for the United States of America.
- In the text, she used the abbreviation ASAP for as soon as possible.
Meaning
Abbreviation refers to a way to make longer words or phrases shorter, often by omitting some letters or sounds.
Synonyms
- Shortening
- Contracted form
- Initialism
