Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-for
adverb
/ʃɔrt fɔr/
Definition
An abbreviation or a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Examples
- “Dr.” is short for “Doctor.”
- “TV” is short for “television.”
- “Info” is short for “information.”
Meaning
Used to indicate that something is commonly referred to by a shorter name or title.
Synonyms
- abbreviation
- shortened form
- contraction
