Synonyms for Abbreviations

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Definition

Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases.

Synonyms & similar words

abbreviation shortening acronym contraction symbol code initialism shorthand abridgment compression condensation reduction simplification clipping cutting curtailing paring shortening trimming cutback diminution

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