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Abbreviate

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Definition

To shorten a word or phrase by leaving out certain letters or sounds.

Synonyms & similar words

abridge reduce expand foreshorten cut contract shorten shorten condense abridge cut reduce curtail trim compress shrink contract clip truncate pare lessen diminish minimize decrease dwindle limit restrict

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