word
Abbreviate
Uh-BREE-vee-ayt
/ʌˈbriːviːˌeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
abbreviate
Dictionary meaning
To reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.
Examples
- I abbreviated the terms for easier note taking.
- I like to abbreviate words when I am writing text messages.
Synonyms: contract
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