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abbreviate
[ uh-bree-vee-eyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to shorten (a word or phrase) by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc., so that the shortened form can represent the whole word or phrase, as ft. for foot, ab. for about, R.I. for Rhode Island, NW for Northwest, or Xn for Christian.
- to reduce (anything) in length, duration, etc.; make briefer:
to abbreviate a speech.
verb (used without object)
- to use abbreviations.
abbreviate
/ əˈbriːvɪˌeɪt /
verb
- to shorten (a word or phrase) by contraction or omission of some letters or words
- to shorten (a speech or piece of writing) by omitting sections, paraphrasing, etc
- to cut short
Derived Forms
- abˈbreviˌator, noun
Other Word Forms
- ab·brevi·ator noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of abbreviate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of abbreviate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
An abbreviated list of memorable train wrecks at first base:
He pointed to the unsuccessful, abbreviated campaign Harris had in the 2024 presidential contest because of then-President Biden’s decision to bow out of the race in the summer, months before the election.
Because of that schedule quirk, the Dodgers’ spring schedule was abbreviated again.
What May doesn’t have, however, with under a week remaining in the Dodgers’ abbreviated spring camp, is clarity on exactly what his role will be when the regular season begins.
The name of the initiative is Department of Government Efficiency, mostly so it can be abbreviated to "DOGE," a silly meme from 12 years ago turned into Musk's favorite cryptocurrency.
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