Abbreviation
Pronunciation: /əˌbriːviːˈeɪʃən/
Abbreviation (noun)
- A short form of a word or phrase, using fewer letters.
- A short form of a name or title, often using initials.
Examples
- The abbreviation 'info' is commonly used for 'information'.
- Use the abbreviation 'etc.' to mean 'and so on'.
Common collocations: common abbreviation, use an abbreviation, abbreviation stands for, official abbreviation, abbreviation refers to