Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abbr
Noun
ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən
Definition
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
Examples
- The term ‘etc.’ is an abbr for ‘et cetera.’
- In academic writing, it’s common to use abbr like ‘Dr.’ for ‘Doctor.’
- When texting, many use abbr such as ‘lol’ for ‘laugh out loud.’
Meaning
Abbreviation, commonly used to make communication more efficient by reducing the length of words or phrases.
Synonyms
- Short form
- Contraction
- Initialism
