Synonyms for

Abbreviating

Verb / ʌˈbri:vi:ˌeɪtɪŋ / Another word for abbreviating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a word or phrase shorter by using only the first few letters of each word.

Synonyms & similar words

abbreviate expand shorten reduce foreshorten contract cut abridge shorten contract abridge condense curtail cut trim reduce compress simplify diminish lessen shrink truncate slash clip pare digest

Example sentences

  1. I am abbreviating my notes to make them easier to study.
  2. The teacher asked us to abbreviate our names on the test.
  3. Can you abbreviate the word 'Mississippi'?
  4. The company name was too long, so they decided to abbreviate it.
  5. I always abbreviate the word 'number' to 'no.'

Quotes

  • Computers are famous for being able to do complicated things starting from simple programs. Abbreviating is a way of hiding a program's complexity behind a user-friendly interface.
  • I think of art, at its most significant, as a DEW line, a Distant Early Warning system that can always be relied on to tell the old culture what is beginning to happen to it.
  • I am happy to be part of this effort to increase the visibility of the contributions made by women in science and engineering and to encourage young girls to pursue careers in these fields. It's important to abbreviate that pipeline.

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