Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abbr
Noun
/ˈæbər/
Definition
A shortened form of a word or phrase, usually consisting of a few letters taken from the original term.
Examples
- The abbreviation ‘Dr.’ is an abbr for ‘Doctor’.
- In writing, ‘etc.’ is a common abbr for ‘et cetera’.
- Students often use abbr to condense their notes.
Meaning
Abbr is an abbreviation that represents longer words or phrases. It is commonly used in writing to save space and to make texts easier to read.
Synonyms
- short form
- acronym
- initialism